3/29 And he had been alone so long. Sim Gage was shy always, and he was frightened now; but now he felt a longing--a longing to be human. And now there came accession of all his ancient dread, joined with this growing sense of guilt. A few passengers from the resort hotel back in the town began to appear, lolling at the ticket window or engaged at the baggage room. Sim Gage found a certain comfort in the presence of other human beings. |