The tears poured from my eyes at first, but the lump in my throat went away, and when Nigel came back I actually did not feel frightened, though he looked at me and sneered quietly." "Did he say anything afterwards ?" "He laughed a little cold laugh and said, 'I see you have been seeking the consolation of religion.

Neurotic women like confessors.

I do not object to your confessing, if you confess your own backslidings and not mine.'" "That was the beginning," said Betty speculatively.

"The unexpected thing was the end.

Tell me the rest ?" "No one could have dreamed of it," Rosy broke forth.