I fancy he was feeling sick, but I didn't stop to inquire.

I told him you were wanting him.

I was quite kind to him--for your sake." She fancied the grim lips smiled.

"But I regret to say he didn't appreciate my kindness, and I soon saw that he was in no state to come to you even if he would.

So--I left him and came away." "Ah!" Again that faint exclamation that was like the half-uttered cry of a woman's heart.