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Thyrza

CHAPTER XX
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She was glad he did not come up to speak.

Could he discern the flash of joy which passed over her face as she recognised him?
She hoped he had, but at once hoped that he had not.
There was waiting for an omnibus.

Thyrza still had her arm within Gilbert's; she was unconscious of all the bustle amid which she stood, unconscious of the pressure with which Gilbert drew her nearer to him.
When at length bidden, she entered the vehicle, and leaned back with her eyes closed.
How dark and quiet these streets of Lambeth seemed As she passed the threshold of the house, a sudden chill fell upon her, and she shook.
How sombre the passage was, with its dim lamp suspended against the wall! Voices seemed strange; when Mrs.Grail welcomed her in the parlour, she did not recognise the sound.
She could not be persuaded to get to bed immediately.

Neither could she sit still, but walked restlessly about the floor.
'How hot it is!' she complained to Lydia.

'Do you mind if I open the window just a little ?' 'I don't, but I'm afraid it'll give you cold.


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