32/48 I never gave them any reason to think so, for--for I--I don't." "Very well, then, there is nothing more to be said," answered Alfred, in a voice that was calm and slightly cold. "I'm sorry if you have been annoyed. I have been mad, of course, but I promise you that you need fear no further annoyance from me. Come, I think we should return to the house." And he turned and walked slowly up the path. He had taken perhaps a dozen steps when she called him. |