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`` And I regret that my lips are closed concerning them , '' she sighed , looking straight before her despairingly . `` Do you not fear to go alone ? '' `` I fear them no longer , '' was her reply , as she glanced at the little gold watch in her bracelet . `` We shall be in Paris before ten o'clock -- thanks to you , m ` sieur . '' `` Well , when you first made the request I had no idea of the urgency of your journey , '' I remarked . `` But I 'm glad , very glad , that I 've had an opportunity of rendering you some slight service . '' `` Slight , m ` sieur ?