I determined to seek my habitation once more, and, having written and deposited this letter, to return to the execution of my fatal purpose.

I had scarcely reached my own door, when some one approached along the pavement.

The form, at first, was undistinguishable, but, by coming, at length, within the illumination of a lamp, it was perfectly recognised.
"To avoid this detested interview was now impossible.

Watson approached and accosted me.

In this conflict of tumultuous feelings I was still able to maintain an air of intrepidity.