Chapter 14
Susie never forgot the horror of that journey to England. They
arrived in London early in the morning and, without stopping, drove
to Euston. For three or four days there had been unusual heat, and
even at that hour the streets were sultry and airless. The train
north was crowded, and it seemed impossible to get a breath of air.
Her head ached, but she was obliged to keep a cheerful demeanour in
the effort to allay Arthur's increasing anxiety. Dr Porhoët sat in
front of her. After the sleepless night his eyes were heavy and his
face deeply lined. He was exhausted. At length, after much tiresome
changing, they reached Venning. She had expected a greater coolness
in that northern country; but there was a hot blight over the
place, and, as they walked to the inn from th
