"It is well for you that you did not go."
"Why do you think that?"
"You never would have returned."
"But have they murdered my husband?"
"It is probable that your refusal to go saved his life. When did the Laniers say they would again call?"
"When they left, Pierre said:
"'We may call again to-night and bring some one to stay with the children.'
"I replied, 'Do bring William with you!'
"Pierre said:
"'Not yet; it would be unsafe.'"