ohn and his wife。”
“Not at all： just be still。 You have a shawl on。 If you are not warm enough； you may take my cloak yonder； wrap it about you； and sit down in the arm…chair： there；—I will put it on。 Now place your feet on the stool； to keep them out of the wet。 I am going to leave you a few minutes。 I shall take the candle。 Remain where you are till I return； be as still as a mouse。 I must pay a visit to the second storey。 Don’t move； remember； or call any one。”
He went： I watched the light withdraw。 He passed up the gallery very softly； unclosed the staircase door with as little noise as possible； shut it after him； and the last ray vanished。 I was left in tot