It isn't likely that enough evidence could be found to convict either of us, but to be tried on such an accusation would be horrible." "Horrible! horrible!" ejaculated Mrs.Dinneford.

"What is to be done ?" She gave signs of weakness and terror.

Freeling observed her closely, then felt his way onward.
"We are in great peril," he said.

"There is no knowing what turn affairs will take.

I only wish I were a thousand miles from here.