I shall leave early to-morrow, and may not see you alone.' 'You are going---- ?' She checked her voice, and left the thrill of it wavering in him.
'Yes, Rose, I am going; I should have gone before.' 'Evan!' she grasped his hand, and then timidly retained it.

'You have not forgiven me?
I see now.

I did not think of any risk to you.

I only wanted you to beat.

I wanted you to be first and best.