It was cruel of her, he
thought, considering all things. He forgot that she could know nothing
of what was in his mind, however much she might guess; also as yet he
did not know the boundless depth and might of her passion for him, and
all that it meant to her. Had he realised this he would have acted very
differently.
They came home and took tea, then Mr. Granger and Elizabeth made ready
to go to evening service. To Geoffrey's dismay Beatrice did the same. He
had looked forward to a quiet walk with her--really this was not to be
borne. Fortunately, or rather unfortunately, she was ready the first,
and he got a word with her.
"I did not know that you were going to church," he said; "I thought that
we might have had a walk together. Very likely I shall have to go away
early to-morrow morning."
"Indeed," answered Beatrice coldly. "But of course you have your work to
attend to. I told Elizabeth that I was coming to church, and I must go;
it is too sultry to walk; there will be a storm soon."
At this moment Elizabeth came in.
"Well, Beatrice," she said, "are you coming to church? Father has gone
on.
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