'"
As these words were delivered by the carpenter with stern emphasis, a female
servant entered the room, and stated that a gentleman was at the door, who
wished to speak with Captain Darell on business of urgent importance. "That's a fine tale," said Spurlock. Hitherto you’ve seen only my easy, kindly side. "
Thames glanced at the despatch, and, after a moment's reflection, inquired, "In
what way is the attempt upon my life to be made?"
"That I couldn't ascertain," replied Jack; "but I advise you to be upon your guard. "
"Did I hear you aright?" asked Trenchard, with startling eagerness. ”
She was able to go straight to her room without delay, and she at once locked the
door with a little sigh of relief. ‘Could she have been a spy, after
all?’
‘Oh, she’s not a spy,’ Gerald answered, almost absently. Without a single ornament about her neck, or hair, wearing the plainest
of black gowns, out of which her shoulders shone gleaming white, she was
easily the most noticeable and the most distinguished-looking woman in the
room. Wood went on fuming, and the trio went on laughing for some minutes,
nobody knew why or wherefore, until the party was increased by Mr.
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