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As far as that? But Im afraid you cant, dear . . . she said in an unsteady voice. Not unless youll take me with you. And then, as he was silent, she went on, in tones so clear and evenly-pitched that each separate syllable tapped like a little hammer on his brain: That is, if the doctors will let me go . . . but Im afraid they wont. For you see, Newland, Ive been sure since this morning of something Ive been so longing and hoping for He looked up at her with a sick stare, and she sank down, all dew and roses, and hid her face against his knee. Oh, my dear, he said, holding her to him while his cold hand stroked her hair. There was a long pause, which the inner devils filled with strident laughter; then May freed herself from his arms and stood up. You didnt guess? YesI; no. That is, of course I hoped They looked at each other for an instant and again fell silent; then, turning his eyes from hers, he asked abruptly: Have you told any one else? Only Mamma and your mother. She paused, and then added hurriedly, the blood flushing up to her forehead: That isand Ellen. You know I told you wed had a long talk one afternoonand how dear she was to me. Ah said Archer, his heart stopping. He felt that his wife was watching him intently. Did you mind my telling her first, Newland? Mind? Why should I? He made a last effort to collect himself. But that was a fortnight ago, wasnt it? I thought you said you werent sure till today. Her colour burned deeper, but she held his gaze. No; I wasnt sure thenbut I told her I was. And you see I was right! she exclaimed, her blue eyes wet with victory. |
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