"Dear Miss Oakley,—If you will oblige me with another meeting in the Temple Gardens this evening, at or about six, I have something to tell you, although I am afraid nothing cheering.—Believe me to be your sincere friend,
"John Jeffery."
She read it aloud to Ben, and then said—
"It is from the gentleman who, I told you, Ben, had interested himself so much in the fate of poor Mark."
"Oh, ah," said Ben. "Easy does it. Tell him, if he'd like to see the beasts at the Tower any time, only to ask for me."
"Yes, Ben."
"Well, my dear, I came by the barber's, and what do you think?"
Johanna shook her head.
"Guess again."
"Spare me, Ben. If you have any news for me, pray tell me. Do not keep me in suspense."