"It's tough—very tough!"
"Out of a clear sky—everything gone!"
"Come, now, walk up and down a bit—do you good."
Lightbody obeyed, locking his arms behind his back, his eyes on the floor.
"Everything smashed to bits!"
"You adored her?" questioned De Gollyer in an indefinable tone.
"I adored her!" replied Lightbody explosively.
"Really now?"
"I adored her. There's nothing left now—nothing—nothing."
"Steady."