"Is that asking too much?"
"Some day you must know, but not now."
"If Mrs. Covington—"
"Must we talk any more about her?" she exclaimed.
"I did n't know it hurt you."
"It does—more than you realize."
"I'm sorry," he said quickly.
He fumbled about for her hand. She allowed him to take it.
"Have you heard from Covington since he left?"
He felt her fingers twitch.