He bowed them from the room and from the house. When the door closed on them, Elizabeth turned swiftly to her father.
"He is cruel, heartless, to keep us in suspense. A word, a moment—might have meant so much to us—" she sobbed.
A spasm of pain contracted her father's rugged features.
"He will see us; he is a busy man with unceasing demands on his time, but we have this appointment. Be brave, dear, just a little longer!" he said tenderly.
"I'll try to be, but there is only to-day—and to-morrow—" she faltered.
"Hush, you must not think of that!"
"I can think of nothing else!"
How they lived through the long hours the general never knew, but at last three o'clock came and they were again at the governor's door. It was opened by the servant who had admitted them earlier in the day.
"We have an appointment with the governor," said General Herbert briefly, pushing past him.
"Yes, sir; I will tell him you are here as soon as he comes in," said the man.