One arm went around her neck, and another hand went over her mouth, and the woman drew nearer to her.
"Not a word. H-s-s-s-h! I've risked my life. The priest brought me."
"Why, my darling, darling love of an Ethel!" said Minnie, who was overwhelmed with surprise.
"H-s-s-s-h!"
"But how can I h-s-s-s-h when I'm so perfectly frantic with delight? Oh, you darling pet!"
"H-s-s-s-h! Not another word. I'll be discovered and lost."
"Well, dear, I'll speak very, very low. But how did you come here?"
"The priest brought me."
"The priest?"
"Yes. He was sent for, you know; and I thought I could help you, and he is going to save you."