"I suppose you are not coming to England afterwards ?" "I'm afraid not," Thirlwell answered.
Then, to his surprise, she gave him a rather curious smile.

"From the beginning I didn't think you would come." "Ah!" said Thirlwell.

"Still I don't see why--" "That doesn't matter," she answered calmly.

"After all, I dare say it's better in many ways that you should stay in Canada, and I wish you luck." She paused a moment and resumed: "I want you to feel that I do wish it.

But Mrs.Allott is waiting for me.