Alban was in no way pledged to secrecy, and he was determined to leave no means untried of throwing light on Miss Jethro's mysterious warning. He repeated the plain narrative of the interview, which he had communicated by letter to Emily. Mirabel listened without making any remark. I am quite unable, Mr. Morris, to help you. The impression produced on Alban was that he had spoken the truth.
Women are never so ready as men to resign themselves to the disappointment of their hopes.
Mirabel admitted that she had made the attempt. I was asked to postpone my visit, as a favor to herself, because she had her own reasons for wishing it. And, once more, Alban could not resist the conclusion that he was speaking the truth. In any case, he changed the subject, and made an excuse for leaving the room. Miss Emily was anxious to know if you had finished your sketch.