Chapter 75

The big clock, striking overhead, abruptly reminded her of her absence. What would John think, what would they all think? she cried. “We must go,” she cried, tugging at him; she was frightened now by this scene that had taken place between them; she only wanted to get back to safety and to John. “Do come,” she implored. Sebastian would not move; he leant against the window-sill, looking wild and indifferent to earthly pleadings. “Please!” she cried childishly; and desperately added, “I can’t leave you here alone, b…