Often I have resolved to leave England for good, and give no account of myself to any one.

It seemed unkind of you not to write.

I waited till I knew you must have heard all that people had to say of me, and then every day I expected your letter.

You could only be silent for one reason.' 'Why, then, have you come now ?' 'Because I am ill and can be alone no longer.' Thyrza scarcely breathed.

It was as though all her senses had merged in one--that of hearing.