Since that Sunday in the chapel, I believe.' 'And she ?' 'She loves me.' Mrs.Hardy moved to a chair, sat down with her face turned from him, and stayed for many minutes apparently lost in thought.

She started, hearing Harry at the door.
'Where are you going ?' she asked.
'To see Chris.' He answered in a tone hinting defiance, as if expecting antagonism; but his mother said nothing more, and He passed out.
Harry found Chris sitting alone in her father's house.

A candle burned on the table by her side, her hands lay idly in her lap.

He had expected to find her weeping, surrounded by women, but her eyes were tearless and the news of Shine's arrest was not yet known in the township.

Harry fell on his knees by her side and clasped her about the waist.