49/58 That was on purpose, I'm sure.' 'But why wasn't I told about the books ?' 'He wanted to surprise you. And now he's gone away, Gilbert. He told her he wouldn't be back till after her marriage.' 'He's gone away ?' She raised her face, and continued eagerly: 'You see why he went, don't you? You think so much of him; you know he wouldn't be so cowardly and wicked. Thyrza told me the solemn truth; I would die rather than doubt her word. |