5/19 He removes the half-finished tumbler of whisky and soda, and places it in the open cupboard. "But what about tea ?" "I'll see what I can do," says he, beginning to busy himself amongst many small contrivances in the same cupboard. It has gone to his heart to hear that she is hungry and thirsty, but even in the midst of his preparations for her comfort, a feeling of rage takes possession of him. Here! And at this hour!" "There was no other place; and I wasn't going to live under _her_ roof another second. I said to myself that she was my aunt, but you were my guardian. |