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was there any movement about the house
that she could interpret as having a re-
ference to herself. At last the heavy
tread of a man was heard ascending the
stairs; a key was applied to the door of
her room, and a soldier appeared. Just be-
hind him stood a female with a light in
her hand.

“Lord Rawdon wishes to see you,” said
the soldier.

Emily followed him in silence. In a
large room below, seated at the table with
several officers, was Lord Rawdon. Emily
was brought before him. After asking her
a variety of questions, all of which the wary
girl managed to answer so as not to vi0-
late the truth, and yet allay suspicion, he
said to her—‘ As the night has fallen, you
will not, of course, thinking of proceeding
on your journey ?”

Emily reflected for some time before an-
swering. She then said— |

“Tf your lordship do not object, I would:
like to go back a short distance. I’ have

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