"No! — never could."
"Do you know what happens in that case? — They manage you."
"But how can I help it, Mr. Landholm? There they are, and here am I; — they are strong and I am weak."
"If they are the strongest, they will rule."
Elizabeth sat silent, thinking her counsellor was very unsatisfactory.
"Are you going to sit up all night, Miss Elizabeth?"
"No — I suppose not —"
"I shall; so you may feel easy about being alone down here.
There could be no disturbance, I think, without my knowing it.
Let Clam be here to keep you company; and take the best rest
you can."
It was impossible for Elizabeth to say a word of thanks, or of his kindness; the words choked her; she was mute.
"Can I do anything, Mr. Landholm?"