34/36 I remember hearing that years ago, when she was a child. But of course I had no idea she had developed the gift to the extent she now has--or I should have forbidden her to exercise it to-night." After the three other women had all gone upstairs, Blanche Farrow lingered a moment at the bottom of the staircase; and Varick, having shepherded Sir Lyon, young Donnington, and James Tapster into the hall, joined her for a few moments. "I shouldn't have thought it within the power of any human being to impress me as she impressed me to-night. What a singular gift the girl has!" Somehow Blanche felt irritated. "She has a remarkable memory," she said dryly. |