She was blinded by the thought. Yet
she must speak. "I will come to Egypt--we will come to Egypt," she said
quickly. "Eglington shall know, too; he shall understand. You shall have
his help. You shall not work alone."
"Thee can work here," he said. "It may not be easy for Lord Eglington to
come."
"You pressed it on him."
Their eyes met. She suddenly saw what was in his mind.
"You know best what will help you most," she added gently.
"You will not come?" he asked.
"I will not say I will not come--not ever," she answered firmly. "It may
be I should have to come." Resolution was in her eyes. She was thinking
of Nahoum. "I may have to come," she added after a pause, "to do right by
you."
He read her meaning. "Thee will never come," he continued confidently. He
held out his hand. "Perhaps I shall see you in town," she rejoined, as
her hand rested in his, and she looked away. "When do you start for
Egypt?"
"To-morrow week, I think," he answered. "There is much to do."
"Perhaps we shall meet in town," she repeated.
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