13/15 No one but myself must help you. And I will, so, long as I am alive. Do you believe this ?" She looked up at him by the lamp light, and said, "I do." "And you promise ?" "Yes." Then they loosed arms, and Hilary knew that they should never walk together again till--when and how? He did not seem to wish it; indeed, almost avoided it. At night, after prayers were, over, Mr.Lyon rose suddenly, saying he must leave them now; he was obliged to start from Stowbury at daybreak. |