"It is hard enough to think of you here alone, without—" Her voice faltered, and this time her eyes filled with tears.
"I'll not object again, Elizabeth; that you should suffer is much the worst part of the whole affair!"
Brockett had entered the room and General Herbert had drawn him aside.
"I am coming every day, John!" said Elizabeth.
"Will your father agree to that?" asked North.
"Yes, can't you see how good and kind he is!"
"Indeed I can, it is far beyond what I should be in his place, I'm afraid."
"It has been so horrible,—such nights of agony—" she whispered.
"I know, dear,—I know!" he said tenderly.
"They are not looking for other clues and yet the man who killed poor old man McBride may be somewhere in Mount Hope at this very minute!"