44/57 A quickened step, almost a run, and she was by his side. I wanted--' They were under the church. As Thyrza spoke, the bells suddenly broke out with their harsh clanging; they had been ringing for the last twenty minutes, and were now recommencing after a pause. 'I was unexpectedly kept away.' What automaton had taken his place and spoke in this contemptible tone of conventional politeness? |