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"Your very faithful servant, She discussed the letter with George, whose advice was: "Answer it politely, but say nothing; and nothing to Nollie. I think it would be a very good thing. Of course it's a bit of a make-shift twice her age; but he's a genuine man, if not exactly brilliant." Gratian answered almost sullenly: "I've always wanted the very best for Nollie."
Why should he not go out to France! At last; why not? Some better man, who understood men's hearts, who knew the world, would take his place; and he could go where death made all things simple, and he could not fail. He walked faster and faster, full of an intoxicating relief. Thirza and Gratian would take care of Nollie far better than he. Yes, surely it was ordained!
"When did you see it?" "Last night." She had already known for twenty-four hours without telling him! "Have you prayed, my darling?" "No." "Try, Nollie!" "No." "Ah, try!" "It would be ridiculous, Daddy; you don't know." Grievously upset and bewildered, Pierson moved away from her, and said: "You look dreadfully tired. Would you like a hot bath, and your dinner in bed?"
"You must come back in, Nollie." "Oh, no! Cyril has this every day." He stood beside her; not loth, for excitement had begun to stir his blood. They stayed there for some minutes, straining their eyes for sight of anything save the little zagged splashes of bursting shrapnel, while voices buzzed, and muttered: "Look! There! There! There it is!"
This skeleton in the family cupboard was a test of his affection for herself, a test of the quality of the man she had married. He did not speak for a little, and her anxiety grew. Then his hand sought hers, and gave it a hard squeeze. "Poor little Nollie! This is a case for Mark Tapleyism. But cheer up, Gracie! We'll get her through somehow." "But father!
"Perhaps it doesn't, because you live half in the next world, don't you?" The words: "God forbid," sprang to Pierson's lips; he did not speak them, but put his egg-spoon down, hurt and bewildered. What did the child mean? Not feel the war! He smiled. "I hope I'm able to help people sometimes, Nollie," and was conscious that he had answered his own thoughts, not her words.
"She can only take care of herself, Gracie, and will she? Did you know that Captain Fort was here yesterday?" "She told me." "What is her feeling about him?" "I don't think she knows. Nollie dreams along, and then suddenly rushes." "I wish she were safe from that man." "But, Dad, why? George likes him and so do I." A big grey moth was fluttering against the lamp.
There is one great piece of news, which I'm afraid will hurt and trouble you; Nollie is married to Jimmy Fort. They were married down here this afternoon, and have just gone up to Town. They have to find a house of course. She has been very restless, lonely, and unhappy ever since you went, and I'm sure it is really for the best: She is quite another creature, and simply devoted, headlong.
I think sin often just means doing things differently. It's not real sin when it only hurts yourself; but that doesn't prevent people condemning you, does it?" "I don't know what you mean, Nollie." Noel bit her lips, and murmured: "Are you sure we're really Christians, Daddy?" The question was so startling, from his own daughter, that Pierson took refuge in an attempt at wit.
"Isn't beauty terribly alive," she murmured, "like a lovely person? it makes you ache to kiss it." His lips felt parched. "There is a beauty beyond all that," he said stubbornly. "Where?" "Holiness, duty, faith. O Nollie, my love!" But Noel's hand tightened on his arm. "Shall I tell you what I should like?" she whispered. "To take God's hand and show Him things.
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