You had better say nothing.

Let me speak for you; ladies fib so much better than gentlemen." Mr.Raby came back, and Grace waited to see if he would tell her.
I don't think he intended to, at first: but he observed her eyes inquiring, and said, "One of the men, who was out after you tonight, has brought in word there is a light in Cairnhope old church." "Do you believe it ?" "No.

But it is a curious thing; a fortnight ago (I think, I told you) a shepherd brought me the same story.

He had seen the church on fire; at least he said so.

But mark the paralyzing effect of superstition.