Brokenly. Except that—that I’d like to repeat—what I’ve already said to Jeyes—that I— his elbows on the table, his head bowed oh, you make me feel terribly small, Jeyes.
Again there is a pause, and then Lily struggles to her feet and holds out her hand to Jeyes uncertainly, and at once he rises and takes her in his arms. Farncombe also rises and, standing behind the settee, turns his back to Jeyes and Lily.
Lily.
To Jeyes, choking. Ah, Nicko—I can’t—I can’t——
Jeyes.
Patting her shoulder. Ah——!
Lily.
Why, what—what would become of my resolutions——?
Jeyes.
Resolutions?