Heigho!" "Now for it!" cried Jack, as the couple entered the room: "the coast's clear." Thames was about to follow, when he felt a gentle grasp upon his arm.

He turned, and beheld Winifred.
"Where are you going ?" she asked.
"I shall be back presently," replied Thames, evasively.
"Don't go, I beg of you!" she implored.

"You're in danger.

I overheard what Mr.Kneebone said, just now." "Death and the devil! what a cursed interruption!" cried Jack, impatiently.

"If you loiter in this way, old Wood will catch us." "If you stir, I'll call him!" rejoined Winifred.