I remembered the room was dark, and ran down to put it to rights before Mrs.Lane should comeback.

Her orderly soul would have a spasm if she came upon it suddenly like this." "It was well I had no light," said Denham, looking around him.

"It would have frightened even me.

Shan't I call some one ?" "It's the ridiculous fashion of the house to suppose it never needs servants at this hour.

There's not one within reach." "You must let me help you then.