Wilfrid nodded, and without saying anything to his father and mother told the Grimstones to keep near the house.

Entering the parlor, Wilfrid returned by degrees to real life.

Wilfrid, however, was angered by the absurdity of the charge and the scene, and also by the profane touch on Emilia's name.

In the excitement of her sudden rush from dead monotony to active life, Emilia let some time pass before she wrote to Wilfrid.