“Say no more, or I shall begin to fear that you are dreading the time
which has still to elapse till we can be united, and that you doubt
me--or yourself.”
He blushed, finding himself thus half detected; but, given up entirely
to sinister presentiments, he insisted,--
“No, I do not doubt; but I cannot reconcile myself to the idea that you
are going to live under the same roof with Miss Brandon, M. Elgin, and
Mrs. Brian. Since this abominable adventuress must triumph, let us flee.
I have in Anjou an old respectable kinswoman, who will be very proud to
offer you her hospitality.”