“Yes, sir—yes, I am betrayed, and for that reason I have come to you.”
“Really, madam,” I said, much surprised at this strange confession, “I do not see how I can help you in such a matter.”
“Oh, sir, I entreat you,” said my fair visitor, clasping her hands—“I implore you not to abandon me!”
I had great difficulty in keeping my countenance, and yet I felt an extreme curiosity to know the history concealed behind this mystery.
“Calm yourself, madam,” I remarked, in a tone of tender sympathy; “tell me what you would of me, and if it be in my power——“
“If it be in your power!” the young lady said, quickly; “why, nothing is more easy, sir.”
“Explain yourself, madam.”
“Well, sir, I wish to be avenged.”
“How, you know better than I, sir; must I teach you? You have in your power means to——“