Bernard stood there some time; there was nothing but the sound and the sharp, fresh smell.

Suddenly he put his hand to his heart; it was beating very fast.
An immense conviction had come over him--abruptly, then and there--and for a moment he held his breath.

It was like a word spoken in the darkness--he held his breath to listen.

He was in love with Angela Vivian, and his love was a throbbing passion! He sat down on the stones where he stood--it filled him with a kind of awe..