14/37 Nobody seemed curious about me. They knew I went to Plymouth, and I have stayed there a night now and then with Miss Bicknell. I rather calculated upon that.' And now parting arose like a death to these children, for it was imperative that she should start at once. Stephen walked beside her for nearly a mile. During the walk he said sadly: 'Elfride, four-and-twenty hours have passed, and the thing is not done.' 'But you have insured that it shall be done.' 'How have I ?' 'O Stephen, you ask how! Do you think I could marry another man on earth after having gone thus far with you? |