I will open the door if you will come with me.

I have covered my head and face," she added carelessly, though always whispering, "because I am afraid of the night air." "I was going to advise you to do it in any case, my dear.

It is just as well that neither of us should be recognized by any one in the corridors so far from my apartments." The door opened and let in what seemed a flood of light by comparison with the darkness.

The Princess went forward, and Eudaldo got upon his legs as quickly as he could to let the two ladies out, without looking at them as they crossed the hall.

Inez followed her companion's footfall exactly, keeping one step behind her by ear, and just pausing before passing out.