to remember and understand of what you have so impressively

said; and at all events you may be sure that I shall bear witness to

your being thoroughly in earnest at this dreadful time. Now, pray

let us think! My esteemed Mr. Cruncher, let us think!”

Still, Madame Defarge, pursuing her way along the streets,

came nearer and nearer.

“If you were to go before,” said Miss Pross, “and stop the

vehicle and horses from coming here, and were to wait somewhere

for me; wouldn’t that be best?”

Mr. Cruncher thought it might be best.

“Where could you wait for me?” asked Miss Pross.

Mr. Cruncher was so bewildered that he could think of no

locality but Temple Bar. Alas Temple Bar was hundreds of miles

away, and Madame Defarge was drawing very near indeed.

“By the cathedral door,” said Miss Pross. “Would it be much

out of the way, to take me in near the great cathedral door

between the two towers?”

“No, miss,” answered Mr. Cruncher.

“Then, like the best of men,” said Miss Pross, “go to the

posting-house straight, and make that change.”

“I am doubtful,” said Mr. Cruncher, hesitating and shaking his

head, “about leaving of you, you see. We don’t know what may

happen.”

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“Heaven knows we don’t,” returned Miss Pross, “but have no

fear for me. Take me in at the cathedral, at three o’clock,