She seemed to writhe in her misery.
"Well yes, yes Columbus. We know all about that."
Anna-Rose turned her quivering face to him. "Oh, you haven't seen—you don't see—it's only me that's seen—"
"Seen what? What haven't I seen? Ah, don't cry—don't cry like that—"
"Oh, I've lost her—lost her—"
"Lost her? Because she's marrying?"
"Lost her—lost her—" sobbed Anna-Rose.
"Come now," remonstrated Mr. Twist. "Come now. That's just flat contrary to the facts. You've lost nothing, and you've gained a brother."
"Oh,—lost her—lost her," sobbed Anna-Rose.
"Come, come now," said Mr. Twist helplessly.