"
"I shall give Mrs. Humdrum a double dose of kissing," said George
thoughtfully, "next time I see her."
"Oh, do, do; she will so like it. And now, my darling boy, tell your
poor mother whether or no you can forgive her."
He clasped her in his arms, and kissed her again and again, but for a
time he could find no utterance. Presently he smiled, and said, "Of
course I do, but it is you who should forgive me, for was it not all my
fault?"
When Yram, too, had become more calm, she said, "It is late, and we have
no time to lose. Higgs's coming at this time is mere accident; if he had
had news from Erewhon he would have known much that he did not know. I
cannot guess why he has come--probably through mere curiosity, but he
will hear or have heard--yes, you and he talked about it--of the temple;
being here, he will want to see the dedication. From what you have told
me I feel sure that he will not make a fool of himself by saying who he
is, but in spite of his disguise he may be recognised. I do not doubt
that he is now in Sunch'ston; therefore, to-morrow morning scour the town
to find him. Tell him he is discovered, tell him you know from me that
he is your father, and that I wish to see him with all good-will towards
him. He will come. We will then talk to him, and show him that he must
go back at once.
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