Then he went out to look at the kraals, and at supper Em gave him hot cakes and coffee.

They talked about the servants, and then ate their meal in quiet.

She asked no questions.

When it was ended Gregory went into the front room, and lay in the dark on the sofa.
"Do you not want a light ?" Em asked, venturing to look in.
"No," he answered; then presently called to her, "Come and sit here; I want to talk to you." She came and sat on a footstool near him.
"Do you wish to hear anything ?" he asked.
She whispered: "Yes, if it does not hurt you." "What difference does it make to me ?" he said.

"If I talk or am silent, is there any change ?" Yet he lay quiet for a long time.