“Thank you very kindly,” Pepita smiled gratefully. “You have been so very generous and perhaps one day I will be able to repay you in some way.”
Because she felt overcome, she found it hard to express her thanks.
Then to his surprise she kissed him on the cheek.
“I shall never forget your kindness,” she said.
“Take care of yourself as well as the children,” he replied.
Pepita felt the tears come into her eyes and it was impossible to reply.
They climbed into the carriage, the Guard blew his whistle and waved his red flag and Mr. Clarence took off his hat as the train moved away.
“Goodbye, Mr. Clarence!” they all cried.
Because of what he had done for them, Pepita felt a warm feeling in her heart.
Some of the apprehension that had seemed like a heavy stone growing and enlarging wit
