29/69 Whatever happens Thyrza and me will be together, and I shall keep her from harm. But you've been a good friend to me to-night, Mr.Ackroyd.I can't do more than say I'm grateful to you. I shall be that, as long as I live.' 'Lydia--I don't want to pry into anything between you and your sister, but if I _can_ do anything to be of use to her--or to you--you'll tell me? I _will_ ask you if there is anything. Let me go home alone, Mr.Ackroyd.' She came to the house, and saw that there was no light in the window of their room. |