"Of course such men are dangerous.

Very likely, this man may have accomplices, and it is not against one only that Mark will have to fight.

He has no right to risk his life in so desperate an adventure." Mrs.Cunningham smiled quietly over her work.

The Squire had often confided to her how glad he would be if these two should some day come together.

In that case the disclosure after marriage of the real facts of the case would cause no disturbance or difficulty.