Sybil’s response was scarcely gracious. She accepted the situation, however, and walked slowly by Jacob’s side.
“I’m very glad to see you, Miss Bultiwell,” he ventured.
“Sorry I can’t say the same,” she replied.
“Is there any reason,” he asked desperately, “why you shouldn’t treat me like an ordinary human being?”
“There is.”
“What is it?”
“You know.”
“I’m damned if I do!”
She glanced at him without any sign of offence.