No stone was ever erected to the memory of Jean Myles, but it is enough for her that she lies at home.
That comfort will last her to the Judgment Day.
The man who had dug the grave sent them away, and they wandered to the hill, and thence down the Roods, where there were so many outside stairs not put there for show that it was well Elspeth remembered how susceptible Tommy was to being struck dumb.

For her sake he said, "They're bonny," and for his sake she replied, "I'm glad they ain't bonnier." When within one turn of Monypenny they came suddenly upon some boys playing at capey-dykey, a game with marbles that is only known in Thrums.

There are thirty-five ways of playing marbles, but this is the best way, and Elspeth knew that Tommy was hungering to look on, but without her, lest he should be accused of sweethearting.

So she offered to remain in the background.
Was she sure she shouldn't mind?
She said falteringly that of course she would mind a little, but-- Then Tommy was irritated, and said he knew she would mind, but if she just pretended she didn't mind, he could leave her without feeling that he was mean.
So Elspeth affected not to mind, and then he deserted her, conscience at rest, which was his nature.

But he should have remained with her.