36/42 "Don't send me away," she whispered. "I can bear any thing but suspense." "Out with it!" said Sir Patrick, holding his niece's hand. "Is she found or not ?" "She's gone by the up-train," said the station-master. "And we know where." Sir Patrick breathed freely; Blanche's color came back. In different ways, the relief to both of them was equally great. |