John, too, had better remain for his sister's sake, but
the others had better go home.
"Yes, my child, you must go," she said, laying her hand on the cold
ones of Barbara, who stood white, silent, and stunned by the shock.
"Oh, don't make me," said a dull, dreamy, piteous voice.
"Indeed you must, my dear. It would only add to the pain and
confusion to have you here now. They may like to have you to-morrow.
Remember, he is not here. Take her, Jock. Take care of her."
The coming of Sir James Evelyn at that moment gave Babie the impulse
of movement, and Dr. Medlicott hurrying out to offer the use of his
carriage, made her cling to Jock, and then to sign rather than speak
her desire to walk with her brothers.
Swiftly and silently they went along the streets on that June night
in the throng of carriages carrying people to places of amusement,
the wheels surging in their ears with the tramp and scuffle of feet
on the pavement like echoes from some far-off world. Now and then
there was a muffled sound from Armine, but no word was spoken till
they were within their own door.
Then Jock saw for one moment Armine's face perfectly writhen with
suppressed grief; but the boy gave no time for a word, hurrying up
the stairs as rapidly as possible to his own room.
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