She had
warned him. Jack, who had formerly been in the custody of both these gentlemen,
gave them a very cordial welcome; apologized for the sorry room he was
compelled to receive them in; and when they took leave, insisted on treating
them to a double bowl of punch, which they were now discussing with the upper
jailer, Mr. What's-your-name?"
"Shotbolt, Sir," replied the jailer. Jonathan shook his head. Something seemed awry. So far the thing was acceptable
enough. But she had found it
very difficult. . Why hadn't he gone on with the girl's
story? What instinct had stuffed it back into his throat? Why the inexplicable
impulse to hurry this rather pathetic derelict on his way?
CHAPTER XV
Previous to his illness, Spurlock's mind had been tortured by an appalling worry,
so that now, in the process of convalescence, it might be compared to a pool
which had been violently stirred: there were indications of subsidence, but there
were still strange forms swirling on the surface—whims and fancies which in
normal times would never have risen above sub-consciousness. "
"But you are young!" It was a protest, almost vehement. ’
‘And was not she put out?’ demanded Miss Froxfield with a tinkling laugh.
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