"
"Could I credit your wild story, I might do so," returned Thames, with a look of
perplexity. But you—you have a good face. The more haste, the worse speed—better the
feet slip than the tongue. "Do you want it back under the pillow?"
"Hang it over a chair. Oh, I
know. But, after all, it will be
different. Let me bind you up, and then you can
attend to her. ’
‘And now we know also who is the prétendant, Mademoiselle Charvill. During this operation, the carpenter
underwent a severe catechism as to the cause of the accident; and, on learning
that the mischance originated with Jack Sheppard, the indignation of his
helpmate knew no bounds; and she was with difficulty prevented from flying to
the workshop to inflict summary punishment on the offender. In order to guard against accidents or surprises,
watchmen, or scouts, (as they were styled,) were stationed at the three main
outlets of the sanctuary ready to give the signal in the manner just described:
bars were erected, which, in case of emergency; could be immediately stretched
across the streets: doors were attached to the alleys; and were never opened
without due precautions; gates were affixed to the courts, wickets to the gates,
and bolts to the wickets. What was she going to do?
One main idea possessed her: she must get away from home, she must assert
herself at once or perish. The area was sparsely populated. Finally she decided that even for an hotel she must look round, and that
meanwhile she would “book” her luggage at Waterloo. "I have one inquiry more to make of you, Sir," said the stranger, as soon as he
had conquered his displeasure, "and I will then trouble you no further.
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