But the girl's voice was in his ear, beseeching him in such tones of agony to remember her, that he had not the heart to utter it.

While he hesitated, the opportunity was gone; he was already in the house, and the door was shut.
'This way,' said the girl, releasing her hold for the first time.
'Bill!' 'Hallo!' replied Sikes: appearing at the head of the stairs, with a candle.

'Oh! That's the time of day.

Come on!' This was a very strong expression of approbation, an uncommonly hearty welcome, from a person of Mr.Sikes' temperament.

Nancy, appearing much gratified thereby, saluted him cordially.
'Bull's-eye's gone home with Tom,' observed Sikes, as he lighted them up.