16/27 There is nothing for me to do here, at least. I cannot chop big trees." "No," said the girl. "But have you nothing in contemplation ?" Townshead shook his head as though he were tired of the subject. "No," he said resignedly. "I have too much regard for my very indifferent health to worry unnecessarily." The girl sighed a little, and felt very helpless, knowing that the task of maintaining both would devolve upon her and her brother. |