Silently she helped to remove the jacket, and led Thyrza to a chair.

Then she drew the dear head to her and held it close against her breast.
'You are so cold, Thyrza! Where have you been?
Tell me, tell Lyddy!' 'Totty wasn't at home.

I walked a little way.

Gilbert doesn't know?
You haven't told him ?' 'No, no, dear, it's all right.

Come nearer to the fire: oh, how cold you are! Sit on my lap, dearest; rest your head against me.