37/39 She did not know for certain that he had yet heard the news. Will you ?' 'Yes, I will, Mr.Ackroyd.' 'Grail came and told me all about it. It wasn't pleasant to hear, but he's a good fellow and I'm not surprised at his luck. I haven't felt I wanted to quarrel with him, and I think better of myself for that. And yet it means a good deal to me--more than you think, I dare say.' 'You'll soon forget it, Mr.Ackroyd,' Lydia said, in a clear, steady voice. |