Recalled to Life by Grant Allen — Read

Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me. I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous -- thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution -- and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.

I went up to London and down to Torquay alone, though Jane offered to accompany me. I was learning to be self-reliant. It suited my plans better. Nobody could bear this burden for me but myself; and the sooner I learnt to bear it my own way, the happier for me.