"Nay," she said with a slight attempt at cheerfulness, "that Ican faithfully promise you. I would not jeopardise my husband's life, nor yet his plans, by speaking to him before strangers. Have no fear, I will watch my opportunity, and serve him in the manner I think he needs it most."Brogard had come down the steps again, and Marguerite was ready to go up to her safe retreat.
