21/53 'I haven't got the money--and you always say, when you write, you haven't any either.' 'I'll find some for that. I can't have you scared like this.' But, though his tone was vehement, it was not particularly affectionate. He was horribly discomposed indeed, could not get the terrible image out of his mind. But as he went on with his supper, the shock of it mingled with a good many critical or reproachful thoughts. If she wouldn't, was _he_ to blame if the cottage was lonesome? |