"Excuse me!" answered a familiar voice; "but I know Edgar is in bed, and I cannot stop myself."
With that the speaker came forward to the fire, panting and holding her hand to her side.
"I have run the whole way from Wuthering Heights!" she continued, after a pause; "except where I've flown. I couldn't count the number of falls I've had. Oh, I'm aching all over! Don't be alarmed! There shall be an explanation as soon as I can give it; only just have the goodness to step out and order the carriage to take me on to Gimmerton, and tell a servant to seek up a few clothes in my wardrobe."

'Excuse me!' answered a familiar voice; 'but I cannot stop myself.'
The speaker came forward, panting.
'I have run the whole way from Wuthering Heights!' she continued. 'The falls I've had! I'm aching all over! Please order the carriage to take me to Gimmerton, and tell a servant to seek a few clothes in my wardrobe.'
