i ran back inside,and told Laura we had to move. We needed a quieter neighbourhood with better air for the sake of her health. I said you'd wanted us to do that,and why didn't we do it now to surprise you when you got back. She liked that idea,and was quite happy to move. I found these lodgings through an old school friend. I did the right thing,didn't I, Walter?
I answered her warmly and gratefully on her face,and i saw in her eyes her continuing fear of the count's cleverness and energy.
'what do you think of his message,Walter? What do you plan to do next?
'I decided weeks ago that laura will be received in her uncle's house again,' I answered. And my decision remains the same.
mr Count Fosco will answer for his crime to me.
Marian's eyes lit up. she said noting, but it must be done. I'm not foolish enough to try this before I'm well prepared. I can wait. Let him think his message has produced its effect. He will start to feel safe. Also,my position towards you and Laura ought to be a stronger one than it is now.
'How can it be stronger?' she asked,surprised
'Marian,I would like you to say to Laura,gently,that her husband is dead.
'Oh,Walter,so soon? You have a reason for this,don't you?
'Yes,I cannot speak to Laura yet. But one day,not too distant,I want to tell her that I love her.
Marian looked at me for a time,then gave a sad,gentle smile.
'Yes, I understand.I think I owe it to her and to you,Walter,to tell her of her husband's death.
The next day Laura knew that death had released her from her marriage,and her husband's name was never mentioned among us agin