'Then Dench would have drawn me out. I have been in no real danger,' was her ungracious reply; and, without a parting salutation, she stepped into the boat.
Jack remained on the insecure stage.
'Will you not say "Good-night"? he asked.
She was silent.
Presently relenting, she said, 'I will call "Good-night" from the further side, when safe over the water.'
He waited.
Presently, muffled by the fog, from the further shore, 'Good-night!'
Then, only, did Jack turn and retire.