18/20 Somehow you inspire me with confidence. I believe you could find a way to bring back her peace of mind; the interest in life--the gaiety of heart--that is natural to her. If I were in your place, not the two old women--not Sir Timothy's ghost--not that poor conceited slip of a lad who may be shot to-morrow--would stand in my way. I would bring back the colour to her cheek, and the light to her eye, and the music to her voice--" "Whilst her boy is in danger ?" John asked, almost scornfully. |