Do you think I can soon go and find work ?' 'Do you wish, then, to live by yourself ?' Mrs.Ormonde asked, hoping that the conversation might lead Thyrza to reveal her story.
'Yes, I must live by myself.

I mustn't see any one for a long time.

I can earn as much as I need.

If I can't find anything else, Mrs.Gandle will let me stay with her.' There was silence.

Then she turned her face to Mrs.Ormonde, and, with drooping eyelids, asked in a low voice: 'Do you know why I left home, Mrs.Ormonde ?' 'No, I don't, Thyrza,' the other replied gently.