14/18 He said nothing, however, until she produced her purse, and held out a little tentatively two half-crowns. "I will take one if you will allow me. You see the Hall behind the trees there. You cannot miss your way, I think, and if you will take my advice you will not wander about in the marshes here except at high tide. The sea comes in to the most unexpected places, and very quickly, too, sometimes. |