A Room With A View - Forster E.M..pdf - Cove Systems

you. But I suppose it is only their personal
charms that makes you defend them."
"I'm not defending them," said Lucy, losing
her courage, and relapsing into the old chaotic
methods. "They're nothing to me."
"How could you think she was defending
them?" said Miss Bartlett, much discomfited by
the unpleasant scene. The shopman was
possibly listening.
"She will find it difficult. For that man has
murdered his wife in the sight of God."
The addition of God was striking. But the
chaplain was really trying to qualify a rash
remark. A silence followed which might have
been impressive, but was merely awkward.
Then Miss Bartlett hastily purchased the
Leaning Tower, and led the way into the street.
"I must be going," said he, shutting his eyes
and taking out his watch.