Dolly knew this trick her sister had of clenching her hands when she was much excited; she knew, too, that in moments of excitement Kitty was capable of forgetting herself and saying a great deal too much, and Dolly would have soothed her, but it was too late.

"What, what is it you want to make me feel, eh?" said Kitty quickly.

" That I've been in love with a man who didn't care a straw for me, and that I'm dying of love for him? And this is said to me by my own sister, who imagines that...that$JMRthat she's sympathizing with me!$JMRI don't want these condolences and humbug!" "Kitty, you're unjust.

" "Why are you tormenting me?" "But I...quite the contrary$JMRI see you're unhappy$JMR" But Kitty in her fury did not hear her.

"I've nothing to grieve over and be comforted about.