A faint ray of sunlight showed itself, only to fade upon a low, rain-charged sky.

The sounds of labour recommencing were as wearisome to him as they always are to one who has watched through an unending night.

The house itself seemed unnaturally silent.
Mrs.Grail came in at length, and looked at him anxiously.

Her own eyes lacked the refreshment of sleep.
'I didn't feel able to go, mother,' he said.

'I want to hear how Thyrza is as soon as possible.