18/23 She's afraid of Bella Bathgate." "Oh, do come in," said Jean, standing up with the stocking she was darning over one hand. "Take this chair; it's the most comfortable. I do hope Mhor hasn't been worrying you ?" "Indeed he hasn't," said Pamela; "I was delighted to see him. But please don't let me interrupt your work." "The boys make such big holes," said Jean, picking up a damp handkerchief that lay beside her; and then with a tremble in her voice, "I've been crying," she added. |