[A Life’s Morning by George Gissing]@TWC D-Link bookA Life’s Morning CHAPTER XXIV 24/34
That letter has told me where she lives.
If I go there to-day, I shall find her ?' 'Not till the evening,' Wilfrid replied under his breath. 'When is your marriage ?' He looked at her without speaking. 'Very soon? Before the end of the session ?' 'The day after to-morrow.' She was white to the lips, but kept her eyes on him steadily. 'And you go away at once ?' 'I had thought'-- he began; then added, 'Yes, at once; it is better.' 'Yes, better.
Your friend stays and makes all ready for your return. Perhaps I shall not see you after to-day, for that time.
Then we are to each ether what we used to be.
You will bring her to hear me sing? I shall not give it up now.' She smiled, moved a little away from him, then turned again and gave her hand for leave-taking. 'Wilfrid!' 'Beatrice ?' 'She would not grudge it me.
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