"I will ask her."
The plan was broached to Cleopatra, but it met with unexpected opposition.
"I can't go away from Antony," she said. "He is to meet me here. You said he was."
This was true, and it was found impossible to remove the impression from her mind.
Mrs. Kenyon looked at Nancy in perplexity.
"What shall we do?" she asked.
"Let her stay," said Nancy. "You can go with me. You aint goin' to be caught so easy if you are alone."
Mrs. Kenyon realized the force of this consideration. Cleopatra was really insane, and her insanity could hardly be concealed from those whom they might encounter in their flight. Dr. Fox would, of course, postnotices of their escape, and Cleopatra's appearance and remarks would, in all probability, make the success of their plans very dubious.
"You are right, Nancy," said Mrs. Kenyon; "but it seems selfish to go away and leave Cleopatra here."
"The doctor didn't treat her bad, did he?" asked Nancy in a whisper.