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 "As she stood, not far from the window, her glances from the coachman fell upon me with loathing and scorn.

"She now knew what the love of men was. She rushed to the casement. I bounded towards her, but forestalling me, she leapt out before the coachman or myself could prevent her; and although I caught the end of her garment, her weight tore it, and I was left with a rag in my hand.

"We heard a heavy thud, a scream, a few groans, then silence.

The girl had been true to her word.