Chapter 20

“That’s the trouble; I don’t know. I’m not going to undress to-night. I’m going to watch your door. _Keep it locked_, too. Now; where are you going?” “I am going to Cape Charles,” she said with a slight shiver. “Then you expect to take a boat from there?” “Yes, for Norfolk.” “And then?” She looked up out of eyes that were slowly becoming less hostile. “Why do you ask, Mr. Lanier? Do you really mean it kindly?” “I ask because I don’t intend to leave you for a single moment until you are safe.” “What do you mean by s…