text:  The words which her father had spoken had loosened the heavy chain that tied me down--my limbs were conscious of their freedom--my spirit felt its liberty--what hindered instant flight? In the midst of my reverie Dr Mayhew entered the room--and I remember distinctly that my immediate impulse was to leave the two friends together and to run as fast as love could urge and feet could carry me--to the favoured spot which held all that I cared for now on earth