11/33 He divined her thoughts. Thou and I are friends." She did not answer, for words would not come. Besides, she was beginning to realize that words would be of little help to her. A woman who will tell nothing but the truth under any circumstances and will surely keep her promises is at a disadvantage when conversing with a man who surely will not tell the truth if he can help it and who regards his given word with almost equal disrespect. I am not afraid to open this door wide and make a bid for liberty. |