16/21 It was only just to speak a word--and to ask you to forget some very bad behaviour of mine. You know what I mean, of course. I was ashamed of myself, but I couldn't help it. I'm so glad I came just in time to see you; I should have been awfully vexed if I--if I couldn't have asked you to forgive me.' 'I have nothing whatever to forgive, but I think it very kind of you to have come.' 'You'll come back again--some day ?' 'Very likely, I think.' 'Then I'll say good-bye.' He looked into her face, and saw how pretty and sweet it was, and felt sorry for her--he did not know why. Their hands held together a moment or two. |