Women in Love by D H Lawrence Chapter 21 Page 28

dying.

‘The studio answers all right?’ he said.

‘Splendid. It couldn’t be more beautiful and perfect,’ said Gudrun.

She waited for what he would say next.

‘And you think Winifred has the makings of a sculptor?’

It was strange how hollow the words were, meaningless.

‘I’m sure she has. She will do good things one day.’

‘Ah! Then her life won’t be altogether wasted, you think?’

Gudrun was rather surprised.

‘Sure it won’t!’ she exclaimed softly.