"Perhaps--the joy of Peter's return has been too much for her," he suggested.
"Yes," said Sarah.

"That's what we'll tell the other people.

But you and I--why, Dr.Blunderbuss," she said reproachfully, using the name she had given him in her saucy childhood, "you know how I've worshipped Lady Mary ever since I was a little girl ?" "Yes, yes, my dear, I know," said the doctor.
"You love her too, don't you ?" said Sarah.
He started.

"I--I love Lady Mary! What do you mean ?" he said, almost violently.
"Oh, I didn't mean _that_ sort of love," said Sarah, watching him keenly.

Then she laid her plump hand gently on his shabby sleeve.