She drew a small Bible from her pocket as she spoke, and pressed it within Inez's fingers, adding--"I cannot sufficiently thank you for your kindness in warning me of my danger; I shall leave this place as soon as possible, and shall constantly pray that you may be spared and blessed."
She held out her hands. Inez clasped them tightly for a moment, and then glided down the walk as noiselessly as she came.