"The other is sure.
This is no time for experiments.

There are thirteen days left in this year.

If we are to do it at all, we must do it quickly." "I do not like the idea of the pillow," said Macomer, speaking very low again.
Matilde's shoulders moved uneasily, as though she were chilly, but her face did not change.
"It is of no use to talk of such things," she answered.

"Besides," she added, "you are dull.

Only remember that you have just thirteen days more, after to-day." "Remember!" his voice told all his terror of the limit.
Then Matilde did not speak again.