23/39 Well, well, my dear, it's only waiting, you see; something comes soon or late to those that deserve it. I'm glad I've lived to see this, Gilbert.' He said, when they had talked of it for a few minutes: 'Will you show this to Thyrza to-morrow morning ?' She fixed her eyes on him, over the top of her spectacles, keenly. Yes, yes, of course I will.' 'She's been here for a few minutes since tea. I told her if she'd come down in the morning you'd have something to tell her.' 'She's been here? It was better that you weren't here. |