10/14 He saw by the woman's face that she was not to be trusted, and that in coming to him she had only sinister ends in view. Her story might be true or false. He thought hurriedly, and tried to regain exterior calmness. As soon as he felt that he could speak without betraying too much eagerness, he said, with an appearance of having recognized her, "You are Mrs .-- -- ?" He paused, but she did not supply the name. "What I have just told you is true. |