Meantime Jerry had spoken.
"It's very kind of you to see me," he said, "and you won't regret it. I've got a great piece of news for you, and it's a triumph for you, Jane, and if you agree to come round and make it up and be same as you was, I'll tell you."
"What's the great news you'd be likely to hear?"
"I didn't hear it: I found it out. And it'll be a lot more to you than me for that matter."
They talked like children.
"Very well then I'll hear it."
"And be friends?"
"I'll be friends, if it's such great news as you say."
"No; that means you'll go back on it after. You must be friends. And we'll regard it still open about the shop. And you needn't fear my news ain't great. 'Tis a triumph for you, and everybody will say so."
Jane's triumphs were few. She considered. She had not the faintest idea of the matter in his mind, yet was glad to be close to him again and hear his voice.