"That you are right, Cleone,—he must go—at once!"
"Go? Barnabas?"
"Yes; to London,—now—this very instant! Unless you prefer to forfeit your money, Barnabas?"
But Barnabas only smiled and shook his head.
"You would be wiser!"
"But I was never very wise, I fear," said Barnabas.
"And—much safer!"
"Oh, God-mother,—do you think there is—danger, then?"
"Yes, child, I do. Indeed, Barnabas, you were wiser and safer to forfeit your wagers and stay here with me and—Cleone!"
But Barnabas only sighed and shook his head.