"I, Leslie Ross."
"What do you want?"
"You and Maud must get up directly, the river has overflown, and the house is surrounded by water; make haste or it will be too late, it has already reached the landing."
"Wait one moment, Leslie, I will procure a light—the water has invaded my room, I feel the carpet is soaked."
Sooner than Leslie could have thought possible, Mrs Price had dressed herself and Maud, and appeared pale and anxious at her chamber door.
"Why, child, you are not dressed."
"I had not time, the danger was too great."
"Here, carry Maud up into your room, while I wake the servants."
"Don't be long, mamma dear," cried Maud, greatly terrified.
"No, darling. Hold this light, while Leslie carries you."