"I can't even begin to think now.

I am going to wait a week before I try to think about it at all." "And in the mean time you are going to stay in this house." "Yes," said Mary Erskine, "I think that is best." "But you must not stay here alone," said Mrs.Bell.

"I will come back with you and stay with you, at least one night." "No," said Mary Erskine.

"I have got to learn to be alone now, and I may as well begin at once.

I am very much obliged to you for all your--" Here Mary Erskine's voice faltered, and she suddenly stopped.