She started as I used her name, and drew a deep breath which escaped in a tremulous sigh.
“You know,” she whispered.
My heart gave a great leap.
“Thank God!”
The knock at the door was repeated.
“Do as I ask and leave me to deal with this. I shall run no risks—now.”
“I—I cannot.”
Ivan had heard the second knock and now came to us asking for instructions.
“Can you ascertain how many there are at the door here, Ivan? Try and make out from some upper window.”
“You will not venture out?” said Helga as soon as he had gone.