threat of his--would bring a closer restraint, stricter imprisonment,
the loss of all hope.

"I can get out," she said, hurriedly.

"Where shall I find you?"

"There is a private door at the east end--"

"I know the door."

"I can get out through that. No one will think of my leaving the Hall
after dark."

"I will meet you there."

Edith sighed heavily.

"To-morrow evening," said Dudleigh, "at ten o'clock. It will be dark
then. Will you meet me?"

"I will," said Edith, calmly.

"I shall only hope, then," said he, "that no new restraint may be
imposed upon you to prevent your coming. And now I will go--to meet you
to-morrow."

He seized her hand in his icy grasp, wrung it convulsively, and bowing
with his pallid face, walked quickly away.