'I think I'd rather go to sleep,' he replied, still smiling. I could not
speak, and was glad of the chance of being alone with Dandy.
When I came in I found him sitting with his head in his arms upon the
table fast asleep. I made him tea, forced him to take a warm bath,
and sent him to bed, while I went to Mrs. Mavor. I went with a fearful
heart, but that was because I had forgotten the kind of woman she was.
She was standing in the light of the window waiting for me. Her face
was pale but steady, there was a proud light in her fathomless eyes, a
slight smile parted her lips, and she carried her head like a queen.
'Come in,' she said. 'You need not fear to tell me. I saw him ride home.
He has not failed, thank God! I am proud of him; I knew he would be
true. He loves me'--she drew in her breath sharply, and a faint colour
tinged her cheek--'but he knows love is not all--ah, love is not all!
Oh! I am glad and proud!'
'Glad!' I gasped, amazed.
'You would not have him prove faithless!' she said with proud defiance.
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