I am afraid it is a disagreeable subject for you, and we will not talk about it any longer." She lit a cigarette with a little gesture of relief.

She came once more to his side.
"Leonard," she said, "I know that I am treating you badly in telling you nothing, but it is simply because I do not want to descend to half truths.

I should like to tell you all or nothing.

At present I cannot tell you all." "Very well," he replied, "I am quite content to leave it with you to do as you think best." "Leonard," she continued, "of course you think me unreasonable.

I can't help it.