"Speak to me, Edith! Why don't you speak to me ?" They listened, but heard no answer.

General Abercrombie called the name of his wife over and over again, and in terms of endearment, but for all Mr.and Mrs.Craig could tell she gave back no sign.
"O my God! what have I done ?" they heard him say, the words followed by a deep groan.
"It is my time now;" and Mr.Craig ran out into the hall as he said this and knocked at the general's door.

But no answer came.

He knocked again, and louder than at first.

After waiting for a short time he heard the key turn in the lock.