He felt in his soul that if he tried to banish her it would be impossible; by no word or act could he at this moment bring back the other.
"Margaret Raleigh," he said, suddenly, "you have thrown me from my balance.

You may not believe it, you may not be able to imagine the possibility of it, but a spirit, a fiery spirit which I have long kept bound up within me, has burst its bonds and has taken possession of me.
It may be a devil or it may be an angel, but it holds me and rules me, and it was set loose by the words you have just spoken.

It is my love for you, Margaret Raleigh!" He went on, speaking rapidly.

"Now tell me," said he.

"I have often come to you for advice and help--give it to me now.