16/22 There, my darling, it is all told. I love you with my whole heart and soul and mind and body--I have never loved anybody else--I have tried and tried and couldn't. I am so tired of thinking for myself,--so tired,--so tired. He had her fast in his arms before her confession was finished. Then the two sank on the sofa where she lay sobbing her heart out, he crooning over her--patting her cheeks, kissing away the tears from her eyelids; smoothing the strands of her hair with his strong, firm fingers. |