"
"Then step this way, till I give you a piece of information."
They walked a little way out of hearing, but went not out of sight;
therefore, though the women were in a terrible quandary, they
durst not stir, for they had some hopes that this extraordinary
person was on a mission of the same sort with themselves, knew
of them, and was going to make use of their testimony. Mrs.
Logan was several times on the point of falling into a swoon, so
much did the appearance of the young man impress her, until her
associate covered her face that she might listen without
embarrassment. But this latter dialogue roused different feelings
within them; namely, those arising from imminent personal
danger. They saw his waggish associate point out the place of
their concealment to Wringhim, who came towards them, out of
curiosity to see what his friend meant by what he believed to be a
joke, manifestly without crediting it in the least degree. When he
came running away, the other called after him: "If she is too hard
for you, call to me." As he said this, he hasted out of sight, in the
contrary direction, apparently much delighted with the joke.
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