I'll put everything back of me, and we'll start out anew--just you and I." "Wait a moment," she said, retreating a little from his eager, out-stretched arms.

"Why do you need to do all that ?" "Never mind why; it's as good as done.

You wouldn't understand--" "But I think I do understand now.

Do I really mean all that to you ?" "Yes, and more!" "Listen to me," said the girl, quietly.

"I want you to talk slowly so I may not misunderstand.