"In point of fact, he did little else.

Oh! it terrifies me beyond measure to think what may happen should they meet." "You need not fear that," I replied.

"Hayle has tired of Paris and has bolted again.

Very probably to a place where they cannot hope to find him." I believe she said "God be thanked" under her breath, but I am not quite certain upon that point.

I did not tell her of the trick Hayle had so lately played upon myself.