“You look fatigued and as if you were not very well.”
“Nothing particular; a little cough at times, but the doctor says it is of no consequence, if I only take care.”
“You have been up all night, and you are now going to walk back to Eastthorpe?”
“Yes, the walk will refresh me.”
He did not ask her to go to his house. Catharine noticed the omission; hoped he would not—knew he would not.
“Have you heard anything of your father’s assistant, Mr. Catchpole?”
“Yes, he likes that situation which you obtained for him so kindly.”
“Is he quite happy?”
“Yes, I believe so.”
“I encountered Mr. Colston, junior, a few minutes ago. He was on his way to Eastthorpe. I am afraid I was rather rude to him, for, to tell you the truth, I did not want his society. He is not an interesting young man. Do you care anything for him?”