22/26 He also drew some shame; for she might have been speaking, too, in pity for his distress. "Perhaps I said more than I meant to say a few minutes ago. I have not forgotten really that there is much for me to do in my own country; I have not forgotten that I can thank all of you here who have shown me so much kindness by more than mere words. For I can help in Chiltistan--I can really help." Then came a smile upon Violet Oliver's face, and her eyes shone. |