Shelaughedshrilly。Theministerlookedather,thenatherbrother,andhe,too,burstintoashoutoflaughter。Kyandidnotlaugh;yethisgripuponthechairrelaxed,andoverhiscountenancewasspreadingalookofrelief,ofhopeandpeace,likeaclearsunriseafterastormynight。
“Well,Imustgoandgetsupper,“declaredLavinia。“You’llforgivemeforleavin’youso,won’tyou,’Bishy?“
Mr。Peppersighed。
“Yes,“hesaidslowly。“I’llforgiveyou,Laviny。“
“Iknewyouwould。Ihopeyouain’tbeentoolonesome。Didyoumissme?Wasyouworried?“