"No," said Eleanor. However it was, this meeting which she had so shunned, was not entirely unwelcome to her when it came. If anything would make her feel better, or any counsel do her good, se was willing to stand even questioning that might lead to it. Mr. Rhys's questioning on this occasion was not very severe. He only asked her, "Have you ever been to class?"
"To what?" said Eleanor.
"To a class-meeting. You know what that is?"
"Yes,—I know a little. No, I have never been to one."
"I should like to see you at mine. We meet at Mrs. Powlis's in the village of Plassy, Wednesday afternoon."
"But I could not, Mr. Rhys. It would not be possible for me to say a word before other people; it would not be possible."
"I will try not to trouble you with difficult questions. Promise me that you will come. It will not hurt you to hear others speak."
Eleanor hesitated.
"Will you come and try?"
"Yes."