The Hidden Children by Robert William Chambers Chapter 15 Page 15

barracks will be made, no doubt, as soon as the General learns who it is who has honoured him so unexpectedly with a visit.”

“That’s why we came, Euan — to honour General Sullivan,” said Lois demurely. “Did we not, Lanette?”

Then again I noticed that the old fire, the old gaiety in Lana Helmer had been almost quenched. For instead of a saucy reply she only smiled; and even her eyes seemed spiritless as they rested on me a moment, then turned wearily elsewhere.

“You are much fatigued,” I said to Lois.

“I? No. But my poor Lana slept very badly in the boat. Before dawn we went ashore for an hour’s rest. That seemed sufficient for me, but Lana, poor dove, did not profit, I fear. Did you, dearest?”