22/30 You can fetch me a cup of tea here. I do not feel very well." Eunice departed on her errand. Kate drew a long, long breath of relief when she closed the door after her. She drew her favourite chair up before the fire, took a book off the table, and seated herself resolutely to read. She was determined to put off thought--to let events take their course, and cease tormenting herself, for to-night at least. |