I can promise you no more than that, beyond the assurance that I am
sincere, and I know just what to do."
"I will trust you."
"You are wise."
"You will keep my secret?"
"As long as you obey my instructions."
"I will obey your instructions."
"Then retire to your room and do not come forth until I summon you, or
you are summoned by your aunt."
The girl ascended the stairs and our hero prepared for a night's vigil.
He was acting, as he stated, merely as a matter of precaution. He did
not anticipate the advent of the burglars, but he was just as watchful
and careful as though he knew for a certainty that they would come. He
did not sleep, but lay down on a sofa in the rear parlor, raising the
two windows so as to overhear any noise in case the thieves should put
in an appearance. He knew the habits of the robbers well enough. He knew
how their methods would be adapted to the lay of the house they were to
enter. The house was detached, and there was a storm shed in the rear
protecting the back kitchen door.
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