Carolyn came back to say that the bath would soon be ready. She went to her mother and put her arm about her. "Let us be as brave as we can," she whispered; and she kissed her mother's cheek.
The time dragged in that deadly way which so many of us know.
Lawrence did not rise. He sat rigidly still, holding Leander. He looked at Carolyn, whose face suddenly blanched still more. She turned to her mother.
"Please see if the water is just right, mamma; you'll find Jane there."
Mrs. Ffolliott went out of the room.
"Carolyn," said Lawrence, in a voice just above a whisper.
The girl came slowly to the bed.
CHAPTER XIX.
"I SHALL COME BACK."
"Dear Caro," said Lawrence, in the same whisper, "can you bear it?"