7/66 We must begin again." "It is such a long time since I began," said Rosy, "such a long time." "Then there must be another beginning for you, too. The hour has struck." Lady Anstruthers rose with as involuntary a movement as if a strong hand had drawn her to her feet. She stood facing Betty, a pathetic little figure in her washed-out muslin frock and with her washed-out face and eyes and being, though on her faded cheeks a flush was rising. Whatever you were to say, you would make it seem TRUE. If you said the wildest thing in the world I should BELIEVE you." Betty got up, too, and there was an extraordinary steadiness in her eyes. |