I feel as if I had done it all. You are not at all
enthusiastic."
"On the contrary," said John, "I am very enthusiastic. It is the best
thing that could possibly have happened."
"Then go and do likewise," returned Mrs. Sam, laughing. Then she changed
her tone. "There is a young lady here who will be very glad to see you. Go
and try and cheer her up a little, can't you?"
"Who is that?"
"A young lady over there--close to Sybil-dressed in white with roses.
Don't you see? How stupid you are! There--the second on the left."
"Do you mean to say that is Miss Thorn?" exclaimed John in much surprise,
and looking where Mrs. Sam directed him. "Good Heavens! How she has
changed!"
"Yes, she has changed a good deal," said Mrs. Wyndham, looking at John's
face.
"I hardly think I should have known her," said John. "She must have been
very ill; what has been the matter?"
"The matter? Well, perhaps if you will go and speak to her, you will see
what the matter is," answered Mrs. Sam, enigmatically.
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