I carry, therefore,
no writing which, found upon me, would lead to its certain loss. I
never thought of bringing any other token, nor did Mr Haredale think of
entrusting me with one--possibly because he had good experience of my
faith and honesty, and owed his life to me.'
There was a reproof conveyed in these words, which to a nature like
Emma Haredale's, was well addressed. But Dolly, who was differently
constituted, was by no means touched by it, and still conjured her, in
all the terms of affection and attachment she could think of, not to be
lured away.
'Time presses,' said their visitor, who, although he sought to express
the deepest interest, had something cold and even in his speech, that
grated on the ear; 'and danger surrounds us. If I have exposed myself to
it, in vain, let it be so; but if you and he should ever meet again, do
me justice. If you decide to remain (as I think you do), remember, Miss
Haredale, that I left you with a solemn caution, and acquitting myself
of all the consequences to which you expose yourself.'
'Stay, sir!' cried Emma--one moment, I beg you. Cannot we--and she drew
Dolly closer to her--'cannot we go together?'
'The task of conveying one female in safety through such scenes as we
must encounter, to say nothing of attracting the attention of those who
crowd the streets,' he answered, 'is enough.
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