28/32 He feels the importance of completely restoring his health--he is going farther and farther away--he has sent to Quebec for his letters." "Then there is no fear of your crossing each other on the voyage. Go to Quebec, and wait for him there." "I should frighten him." "Not you!" "What can I say to him ?" "What you _must_ say, if you are weak enough to wait for him here. Do you think his mother will consider his feelings, when he comes back to marry you? I have thought it all out: I know how you can make your escape, and defy pursuit. You have plenty of money; you have Teresa to take care of you. |