In a momentary fury she seized and tore in pieces the
study which remained upon the easel. When he
finally telegraphed his startling information to Hong-Kong, it was too late for
O'Higgins to act. She could not go to him with a preachment against strong drink; she knew from
experience that such a plan would be wasted effort. In order to guard against accidents or surprises,
watchmen, or scouts, (as they were styled,) were stationed at the three main
outlets of the sanctuary ready to give the signal in the manner just described:
bars were erected, which, in case of emergency; could be immediately stretched
across the streets: doors were attached to the alleys; and were never opened
without due precautions; gates were affixed to the courts, wickets to the gates,
and bolts to the wickets. It must be my fault that you have not
learnt that your husband is the man to come to—at such a time as this. ’ He
turned to the lodgekeeper behind him, whose shocked fear had given place to a
direful frown. Get all ready for his reception. ”
“Why not?” she asked quietly.
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