We might never have met again." Suddenly she gave a low, hysterical laugh.

"You think you hide the real thing from me.

I know I'm ignorant and selfish and feeble-minded, but I can see farther than you think.

You want to tell the truth about--about it, because you are honest and hate hiding things, because you want to be punished, and so pay the price.

Oh, I can understand! If it were not for me you would not...." With a sudden wild impulse she got to her feet.