And I should have been so glad, so thankful, only two years ago.

Oh, have I changed so much in two little years ?" John put her out of his arms very gently, and walked towards the window.

His face was pale, but he still smiled, and his hazel eyes were bright.
"You're angry, John," said Lady Mary, very sweetly and humbly.

"You've a right to be angry." "I am not angry," he said gently.

"I may be--a little--disappointed." He did not look round.
"You know I was too happy," said poor Lady Mary.