Perhaps he would not be at the flat; yet his wish might suggest the bare hope of her coming to-day.

The risk of meeting Barfoot probably need not be considered, for he had told her that he was travelling to-day into Cumberland, and for so long a journey he would be sure to set forth in the morning.

At worst she would suffer a disappointment.

Indulgence of her fervid feelings had made her as eager to see Bevis as she was yesterday.

Words of tenderness rushed to her lips for utterance.