Danger in the Dark - ZseZse

DANGER IN THE DARK. 185
'should Anna Maria apostatize, it would knock us
out of a large amount. Her estate is not yet made
secure to the church."
" Hark! I hear light footsteps in the hall; something's
in the wind! What's to be done ~ it won't
do for it to be known that you're here at this hour
of the night."
" It'll not do to let Maria escape, consequences be
what they may."
"But stop; you're in dishabille."
"No time for dressing. There, I see them going
out; I must overtake them."
., Wait a moment; put something on for decency's
sake- you look like a fright I Here, take this j I
believe it's only my short-gown at last."
"Hurry, let me go!"
"Why, great mercy I it's too short for you by
half !"
But off he went, in hot haste, determined to overtake
the fugitives, let his plight be what it might.
It's quite impossible to conceive anything more ludicrous
than was the appearance of the priest without
his unmentionables, and wearing upon his shoulders
the Superior's short-gown.
Alonzo, hearing what passed between Dupin and
his paramour, concluded to remain concealed until
the priest should pass out, then follow close at his
heels.
When tbe young ladies had approached within a
short distance of the carriage, they halted, and Mary
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