"I loved--Louis.

He came into my heart with its first great dream, and before life--the business of life--really began.
He was one with the best part of me, the girlhood in me which is dead." Fournel rose and in a low voice said: "Will you not sit down ?" He motioned to a chair.
She shook her head.

"Ah no, please! Let me say all quickly and while I have the courage.

I loved him, and he loved and loves me.

I love that love in which I married him, and I love his love for me.