"Where?"

"Gone to meet you."

"Did she tell you so?"

"Yes, of course--how'd I know if she didn't?"

"Then that's a lie, for she wouldn't tell you. Let me in."

"I tell you, she's gone out," said Wilfblack, whose only spark ofremaining courage was due to the fact that he had prudently keptthe door on the chain. "And Mater said you weren't to come inhere."

From the area far below a shrill voice floated upwards.

"Mr. Bob! Mr. Bob! Daon't you believe 'im. They got Miss 'Cilialocked up in 'er room."