And to think of him losing days from his work! Now do just tell him not to be a fool, Mr.Grail.' With difficulty Gilbert found an opportunity to put in a word.
'But is there something wrong between them ?' he asked with a forced smile.
'Wrong?
Why, doesn't he talk about it to you ?' 'No.

I used to hear just a word or two, but there's been no mention of her for a long time.' 'You may think yourself lucky then, that's all _I_ can say.

Why, she wouldn't have anything to say to him.

And I don't see what he's got to complain of; he admits she told him from the first she didn't care a bit for him.

As if there wasn't plenty of other lasses! Luke was always such a softy about 'em; but I never knew him have such a turn as this.
I'll just go and tell him you're here.' 'Perhaps he's gone to bed.' 'Not he.