'I shall leave the fire burning and the light on the table.'
'Yes, for Pip when he comes. Folk will think nothing of seeing the light, making sure it is yours. He can hide here till I am ready to send him away; and Wolf shall remain to give him notice if any one approaches. I'll tie him up.'
Kainie re-entered the cottage, and Mark proceeded to tie Wolf by a piece of twine that he had in his pocket.
Whilst he was thus engaged, Kainie came out with her little package, and stood watching the proceedings of the young man.
The dog was restless, and objected to being fastened.
'Don't be angry with me, Mark,' said Kainie, 'if I ask you a question.'
'No; what may it be?'
'It concerns that wretched creature—that Cheap Jack girl. You were rather taken with her at first, Mark, till you found out what she was. You are quite sure you don't fancy her no longer?'
The young fellow had been stooping over the dog. He stood up and said gravely—
'Kainie! I regard her now no more than I do the dirt under my soles.'