But the knock was repeated, and the door opened.

Mrs.Grail looked in, and, seeing Thyrza, came to the bedside.
'Aren't you well, my dear ?' she asked, gently.
Thyrza made pretence of having just awoke.
'I thought I'd try and sleep a little,' she replied, holding her face with one hand.

'No, I don't feel quite well.' 'Lie quiet, then.

I won't disturb you.

Come down as soon as you'd like some tea.' It was a weary time till Lydia returned, although she came back nearly half an hour earlier than usual.