29/46 Felix and Gertrude sat down on the rust-colored carpet of pine-needles and talked of many things. Felix spoke at last, in the course of talk, of his going away; it was the first time he had alluded to it. You know I can't stay forever." Gertrude transferred her eyes to the outer prospect, and then, after a pause, she said, "I shall never see you again." "Why not ?" asked Felix. "We shall probably both survive my departure." But Gertrude only repeated, "I shall never see you again. I shall never hear of you," she went on. |