28/38 What with him and Jane we've had a blessing, I can tell you. Can I put these supper things away, Emma ?' 'I'll do it,' was the other's reply. 'Won't you have a bit more, Kate ?' 'I've got no mind for eating. Well, you may cut a slice and put it on the mantelpiece. I'll go and sit with Jane.' Richard sat and looked about the room absently. |