The Hidden Children by Robert William Chambers Chapter 6 Page 38

need kindly council very sorely, Euan. And even the Sagamore now fails me — on the threshold — — ”

“What?”

“He means it for the best; he fears for me. I will tell you how it is with me when you come to-night. I truly desire to tell you — I — I need to tell you. Will you come to me?”

“On my honour, Lois.”

“Then — if you please, will you leave me now? I must do my washing and mending — and — — ” she smiled, “if you only knew how desperately I need what money I may earn. My garments, Euan, are like to fall from me if these green cockspur thorns give way.”

“But, Lois,”