“Good-night!” said she.
CHAPTER XXII.
HE HAD EXPLAINED TO PHYLLIS ONCE THAT HE THOUGHT OF GOD ONLY AS A PRINCIPLE.
The sound of the hansom wheels died away before the father and daughter exchanged a word. Mr. Ayrton was the first to speak.
“It seems to have been a night of mischance,” said he.
“I am very glad that Mr. Linton has returned,” said she.
“What? Now, why should you be glad of that very ordinary incident?”
“Why? Oh, papa, I am so fond of her!”
“She may be fond of him, after all.”