5/14 On the stone terrace, at half past eleven, you will find--your mother awaiting you. You can talk to her in perfect safety, and for as long as you choose." "Have you seen her ?" she asked. It is very rash for her to expose herself, too, for hers is a face to strike attention at once, if only for the wreck of its beauty, and for its unutterable look of despair. But as she leaves again soon, I dare say nothing will come of it." "When do they leave ?" "To-night. It appears a friend of Mr.Parmalee is captain of a little vessel down in the harbor, and he sails for Southampton at the turn of the tide--somewhere past midnight. |