“There is no sin in that, so long as you do not encourage the feeling, or yield to it.”
“I hate it.”
“You will soon be free from it. Keep on courageously, dear sister. You will be in liberty and joy soon.”
“God grant it.”
“He will, Euphra. I am sure he will.”
“I am sure you know, or you would not say it.”
A knock came to the street door. Euphra started, and sat in the attitude of a fearful listener. A message was presently brought her, that Mr. Sutherland was in the drawing-room, and wished to see her.
Euphra rose immediately, and went to him. Margaret, who did not quite feel that she could be trusted yet, removed to a room behind the drawing-room, whence she could see Euphra if she passed to go down stairs.
Hugh asked her if she could tell him anything more about Count Halkar.
“Only,” she answered, “that I am still surer of his being near me.”