14/19 An extra ducking won't hurt me, and I have had a chain put up to prevent anybody from being washed away. Good-night." "Good-night, Mr.Davies." He hesitated a moment and then added: "Would you--would you mind telling your sister--of course I mean when she is stronger--that I came to inquire after her ?" "I think that you can do that for yourself, Mr.Davies," Elizabeth said almost roughly. "I mean it will be more appreciated," and she turned upon her heel. He felt that Elizabeth's manner was a little crushing, and he was afraid of her as well. "I suppose that she does not think I am good enough to pay attention to her sister," he thought to himself as he plunged into the night and rain. |