What would a' become of me, if John hadn't took pity on me! The world's a hard place; I should be glad to leave it, if it wasn't for them as has to go on in their trouble.

I knew you'd come when I sent Amy.

Oh, I feel that easier in my mind!' 'Why didn't you send long before?
No, it's my fault.

Why didn't I come?
Why didn't I come ?' There was a footstep in the passage, a slow, uncertain step; then the door moved a little.

With blurred vision Sidney saw Hewett enter and come forward.