Page:Gissing - The Nether World, vol. III, 1889.djvu/79

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ON A BARREN SHORE.
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to make the disclosure, but anxious as to its result. Clara made no movement, seemed to have heard with indifference.

“It’s maybe partly ‘cause of that,” added John, in a low voice, “that he doesn’t like to come here.”

“Yes; I understand.”

They spoke no more on the subject.