Avonia.
Why, can't I?——
Tom.
Haven't you just been gossiping with Mother Mossop?
Avonia.
[Behind his chair, breathlessly, her eyes bolting.]
A secret, Tom?
Tom.
[Nodding.] I should like to share it with you, because—you are fond of her too——
Why, can't I?——
Haven't you just been gossiping with Mother Mossop?
[Behind his chair, breathlessly, her eyes bolting.]
A secret, Tom?
[Nodding.] I should like to share it with you, because—you are fond of her too——