Then a familiar form appeared in the doorway, and her cheeks grew white.

Buck Badger looked up at the same moment, and his dark face flushed.
Fairfax Lee had changed his mind about going to Hartford! He had returned home, let himself into the house, and walked up-stairs.

Seeing the light in the parlor, he had approached the door.
He was as much astonished as the lovers.

For a moment not a word was spoken.

Winnie seemed about to swoon, and Badger put a hand on her shoulder, as if to support her.