26/36 She could not but approve, however poignant her regret for the lost news. I came back blind," he answered simply, and the very simplicity of his words went to Ethne's heart. He was apologising for his blindness, which had hindered him from inquiring. She began to wake to the comprehension that it was really Durrance who was speaking to her, but he continued to speak, and what he said drove her quite out of all caution. There I told him of Harry Feversham, and how I had seen him at Tewfikieh. |