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I sipped the wine "Of course I feelto me"

He cleared his throat "I meant, would you stay for a few more days The Johnsons have offered their hospitality"

"Oh!" I felt a rush of elation "How lovely! Oh, yes, Robbie Please tell theed!"

He adjusted his cravat "It would be only yourself staying," he said

My heart dropped "Only-only myself?" I said "What do you h for you, Jessie I rong to think that you are well enough to travel by such on, and return for you with a carriage"

Indignation welled up "You would leave me here-alone? On ave a low laugh "Ah, Jessie, lass," he said "It's because we took the pleasures of a honeymoon already that I must leave you behind now It is what is best for you-and the bairn"

I wanted to cry, You are what is best for me, Robbie! You! I cannot bear you to leavemy eyes

"The Johnsons insist that we not return to the inn," he said "They wish us to send for your things and stay here tonight I have sent word for Rabbit to gather a few things; Pete shall fetch her directly I shall stay at the inn tonight that I eh "Quite," I said To not return to the inn would be a wonderful relief

"Very well, then; I shall explain to Mrs Johnson that you are quite spent and wish to retire now," he said He stood and walked toward the door; then turned and ca his lips to the back of it

I stared up at hi for him to speak; but he released my hand and went inside without a word

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I did not see Robbie again that night; and the next day I stayed in bed throughout theKevin, as also to stay with the Johnsons until Robbie returned, tolddays passed quite pleasantly, though I longed for Robbie every an to decrease so, and tempted me with every sort of delicacy, and with hearty food as well I stayed in the same room where Cathy and I had been last summer