I had to face it out with the people at home," she added, between laughing and crying.

"They think I'm going to the seaside, to stay with Eve till she gets better.

I never told so many fibs in my life.

Uncle stormed at me, but I don't care." "All right; go on to the platform." Eve was already walking in that direction.

Undeniably she looked ill; her step was languid; she did not raise her eyes.