Mary nodded.

“Martha towd me.”

“Oh!”

There was a look passed over Mary’s face which I took to mean that Martha would have a piece of Mary’s mind first chance that offered.

“Well?” I said.

“Well, of course, I’d ha’ nowt to do wi’ him.”

“Aw should think not,” I said, moving a little closer to her.

“And at first he thowt aw’d promised George.”

“That comes fra not knowin’ thi own mind.” Mary drew further off.

“I told him so misen,” I said.