9/19 But then," she said, looking up at him, "you were not under my charge. I shall take very good care of you now." "For my part," he said, "I am glad I have this little relapse, for now I can stay here longer." "I am very, very sorry for the relapse," said she, "but awfully glad for the stay. And you mustn't stand another minute. Let us go and sit in the arbor. The sun is shining straight into it, and that will make it all the more comfortable, while you are telling me about those things." They sat down in the arbor, and Lawrence told Annie the whole history of his affair with Miss March, from the beginning to the end; that is if the end had been reached; although he intimated to her no doubt upon this point. |