But she said no other word; she only kissed Pansy once again.

They went together through the vestibule, to the door that opened on the court; and there her young hostess stopped, looking rather wistfully beyond.

"I may go no further.

I've promised papa not to pass this door." "You're right to obey him; he'll never ask you anything unreasonable." "I shall always obey him.

But when will you come again ?" "Not for a long time, I'm afraid." "As soon as you can, I hope.