38/43 Ah! yes, it is useless to hope any longer. We brought about our own unhappiness." Then, trembling, he asked: "Do you accuse me of it ?" "Yes, you are to blame, and I also did wrong in following you. We disobeyed in the beginning, and all our life has been spoiled in consequence of that one false step." "But are you not happy ?" "No, I am not happy. A woman who has no child can never be happy. |