Can't you see," she added, whispering, "that I have had a shock?
Sit with me.

I can't go back to those others just yet." Tavernake did as he was bidden.

The woman at his side was still caressing the little animal she carried.

Watching her, however, Tavernake could see that her bosom was rising and falling quickly.

There was an unnatural pallor in her cheeks, a terrified gleam in her eyes.
Nevertheless, these things passed.