They had some difficulty in finding foothold on the covered way, but Perigal, by lighting matches, did much to dissipate the gloom.
"Isn't it too bad of me?" asked Mavis suddenly, "I've forgotten all about dear Jill."
"But you were talking about her a lot yesterday."
"I mean to-day. She'd never forgive me if she knew."
"You must explain how happy you've been when you see her."
When they got out by the churchyard, they found that the night was spread with innumerable stars. She nestled close to his side as they walked in the direction of Polperro. Now and again, a thick growth of hedge flowers would fill their pathway with scent, when Mavis would stop to drink her fill of the fragrance.
"Isn't it delicious?" she asked.
"It knew you were coming and has done its best to greet you."
"It's all too wonderful," she murmured.
"Like your good-night kisses," he whispered.