“This is hard for you, dear boy,” she said. “But they think by morning——”
“Morning!” he cried.
“Everything is going well——”
“It’s only two o’clock. Morning!”
“She says tell you she’s going to be very happy soon.”
But at that Anthony turned away, where his face could not be seen, and stood by the open door. Mrs. Dingley laid an affectionate hand on his arm.
“Don’t worry, Tony,” she said gently.
“I can’t help it.”
“This is new to you. Juliet is young and strong—and full of courage.”
“Bless her!”