“Till death set me free,” he answered.
“You wouldn't leave me behind, Arty!” said Alice; and rising, she put her arm round his neck.
“I wouldn't if I could help it,” he replied.
“It's a cowardly thing to want to die,” said Richard.
“I think so sometimes.”
“There's your mother!”
“Yes,” responded Arthur, but without emotion.
“And how should I get on without you, Arty?” said his sister.
“Not very well, Ally. But it wouldn't be for long. We should soon meet.”
“Who told you that?” said Richard almost rudely.