But how can I leave you here unprotected?
When this man returns to consciousness--and that can mean but a few moments--he will be furious." "I shall be safe enough.

He will have no opportunity to find me alone again.

To-night I had no conception that he was near, and was not even armed.

I--I have been afraid of him for months; he has acted like a crazed man.

But you must go!" She caught my arm, urging me toward the thicket where the horse was concealed; then suddenly paused with a new thought.