There is something I want to tell you." "He'll like it better if us talks o' somethin' else," said Dickon.
"What is it tha's got to tell me ?" "Well--do you know about Colin ?" she whispered.
He turned his head to look at her.
"What does tha' know about him ?" he asked.
"I've seen him.

I have been to talk to him every day this week.

He wants me to come.

He says I'm making him forget about being ill and dying," answered Mary.
Dickon looked actually relieved as soon as the surprise died away from his round face.
"I am glad o' that," he exclaimed.

"I'm right down glad.