She has seen Dr.Edge twice in the last few days, but not in my presence, and I feel sure that she has forbidden him to tell me the truth about her.

I dare not let her guess how anxious I am, and have to go on in my usual way, just doing what I can for her comfort.

If you would come over for a day, I should feel very glad.

Not having seen mother for some time, you would be better able than I to judge how she looks." After reading this Will's self-reproaches were doubled.

At once he set off for St.Neots.
On arriving at The Haws, he found Jane gardening, and spoke with her before he went in to see his mother.
He had been away from home, he said, and her letter had strayed in pursuit of him.
"I wondered," said Jane, her honest eyes searching his countenance.
"And it's so long since you sent a word; I should have written again this afternoon." "I've been abominably neglectful," he replied, "and time goes so quickly." "There's something strange in your look," said the girl.