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"--At that her tears burst out afresh--She had no glasses on, and she

looked no ive youreal kind I'd thought of--I felt sort of

ashale with herself--just as if she'd

rather die than take anything from anybody--and yet knew she had to--She

turned them, blue eyes on me streamin' with tears, and I had to turn

away, Sir Nicholas--I had really-"'Burton,' she says-- 'Have you ever felt that you wanted to be dead

and done with it all--that you couldn't fight any more?' --"'I can't say as I have, Miss,' I answered her--'but I know my master

feels that way often--' Perhaps she felt kinder, sorry for you too, Sir

Nicholas, because as I said that, she gave a sort of extra sharp sob and

buried her face in her hands--

"I slipped out of the rooht the tea as quick as I could

you may believe ether--'It is stupid to have any proud feelings--if you have to work

Burton' she said--'I will be--grateful for the loan of your money--and I