He might have stayed there hours if he had not moved or spoken; but presently he lifted up his face and looked at me.

Then he said two words.

I can't repeat them, Boy; but they brought me suddenly to my senses, and made me realise what it all meant.

Garth Dalmain wanted me to marry him." Jane paused, awaiting the doctor's expression of surprise.
"What else could it have meant ?" said Deryck Brand, very quietly.

He passed his hand over his lips, knowing they trembled a little.