Chapter 11 The Test on Miriam
With the spring, the old madness came back to Paul. He did not feel he wanted marriage with Miriam. And yet he wanted to belong to her. It was a powerful need struggling with a still stronger shyness. He had a great tenderness for Miriam. He could not fail her.
Mrs Morel saw him going back to Miriam and was amazed.He said nothing to his mother. He did not explain or excuse himself If he came home late and she made a comment, he answered coldly: