'But I'm sure she won't see him.
It's you'll hear from her, if anybody does.

Can't you think of any place she'd be likely to go?
Hasn't she never said anything in talking?
You wouldn't keep it back, just because you don't like me?
It's my sister--she's all I have; you know she can't look out for herself like you and me could.

And she's been ill since Monday.

Won't you help me if you can, just because I'm in trouble ?' 'I'd help you if I could,' replied the other, not unmoved by the appeal, but still distant.

'I'm quite sure Thyrza won't let me know where she is.