But I shall come." As he spoke he was pushing her towards the door.
The bell rang again.

They were at the top of the stairs.
"And suppose he does arrest me ?" said Victoire breathlessly.
"Never mind, you must go all the same," said Lupin.

"Don't give up hope--trust to me.

Go--go--for my sake." "I'm going, dearie," said Victoire; and she went down the stairs steadily, with a brave air.
He watched her half-way down the flight; then he muttered: "If only she gets to Sonia in time." He turned, went into the smoking-room, and shut the door.

He sat quietly down in an easy chair, lighted a cigarette, and took up a paper.