"In a singular way? I suppose she is overwhelmed with grief, but I shouldn't call that singular—under the circumstances."
"But you are mistaken. She is not overwhelmed with grief."
Sharpley started.
"You don't mean to say she doesn't mind it?" he asked.
"No, it isn't that."
"What is it, then?"
"She won't believe the boy's dead."
"Won't believe he is dead? Did you show her my letter?"
"Yes."