46/46 You are all so afraid, here, of being selfish. I don't think you know how," he went on. "Let me show you! It will make me happy for myself, and for just the reverse of what I told you a while ago. After that, when I make love to you, you will have to think I mean it." "I shall never think you mean anything," said Gertrude. "You are too fantastic." "Ah," cried Felix, "that 's a license to say everything! Gertrude, I adore you!". |