She filled his cup and handed it to him, and urged upon him the delicate dainties that she had prepared for him.
And Alick, whose appetite seldom suffered under any circumstances, enjoyed the luxuries of the tea-table as much as if he had not dined sumptuously a few hours previous.
But as soon as he heard the carriage approaching the door, he got up, went into the hall, followed by Drusilla.
Here he put on his overcoat and gloves, snatched his wife to his bosom for one hasty embrace and adieu; then took his hat, ran out of the house, jumped into the carriage, and ordered the coachman to drive fast towards town.
The carriage started.
And this time Alexander was gone for good.
CHAPTER XXXV.
CRUEL TREACHERY.
And be these juggling fiends no more believed,
That palter with us in a double sense;
That keep the word of promise to the ear