CHAPTER 23
CYRIL'S RETURN AND THE PROMISED VISIT
It was past ten before Cyril returned home very wet and cross into the bargin.
Helen saw at a glance what she might expect, so she carefully made up the fire and set a nice hot supper on the table.
"How tired you look dear" she said as she helped him off with his over coat.
"Well I suppose I do" replied Cyril crossly.
"Did you find your friend at home?" enquired Helen.
"Yes I did" said Cyril hastily pouring out his beer.
"Well that's all right" said Helen cheerily putting a lump of coal on the fire.
"No it's not all right" replied Cyril "for pity's sake leave that fire alone, I'm not going to sit up all night."