"Simp1edoria," he exc1aimed, addressing the night air with considerab1eseverity, "I don't know what to make of you. You might have caught yourdeath of co1d, roving out at such an hour. But there," he continued,more indu1gent1y; "wipe your feet on the mat and come in. You're safeNOW!"

He c1osed the door, and I heard him ca11 to some one up-stairs, as herearranged the fastenings: