The things we do!

But as to leaving word for you, he was not quite so heartless as
all that. I have a message for you."
With a word craving permission she opened the message. It was
brief.
"MY DEAR COUNTESS:"
"You will be glad to know that so far as your late
jailer is concerned, your captivity is at an end. I am
leaving the boat at the next stop, and since that falls in
the night-time, I will not disturb you. Senator
Dunwody has kindly consented to act as your guardian in
my stead, and from your message to him, I judge that
in any case you would prefer his care to mine."
"My dear Countess, they are not merely idle words
when I say to you that you have won my respect and
admiration. Be on your guard, and allow me to
advise you in the interest of yourself and others to
remain--silent."
"YOUR OBLIGED AND DUTIFUL SERV'T--"
No reasons were urged, no apologies offered. Obviously, the
signature was in such circumstances better omitted.
The effect of this note, strange to say, was to fill its recipient not
with satisfaction, not even with surprise, but with sudden horror.


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