I had some chance before -- before Father died . '' `` You must have found it very lonely and strange when you came here first . '' `` Yes . At first I thought I should die -- but I do not mind it now . I have made friends with the sea ; it has taught me a great deal . There is a kind of inspiration in the sea . When one listens to its never-ceasing murmur afar out there , always sounding at midnight and midday , one 's soul goes out to meet Eternity . Sometimes it gives me so much pleasure that it is almost pain . '' She stopped abruptly . `` I do n't know why I am talking to you like this . '' `` You are a strange girl , Magdalen . Have you no other companion than the sea ? '' `` No . Why should I wish to have ? I shall not be here long . '' Elliott 's face contracted with a spasm of pain . `` You are not going away , Magdalen ? '' `` Yes -- in the fall . I have my own living to earn , you know . I am very poor .
Uncle and Aunt are very kind , but I can not consent XXXXX burden them any longer than I can help . ''
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