"No, Jack, not a little, but with all my heart I love you.

I should not tell you to-night, and, oh, I meant to be so strong and not let you speak till you were well again, but I can't help it.

But are you quite sure, Jack?
Are you sure you won't regret this when you are well again ?" He put his strong arm round about her and drew her close.

"I can't half hold you, darling," he said in her ear.

"This confounded arm of mine--but you do it for me.