I saw that you cared--I may say that, mayn't I ?" and for a second she laid her hand gently upon his sleeve.

"I saw that you cared too much.

It seemed to me best that it should end altogether." Shere Ali lifted his head, and turned quickly towards her.
"Why should it end at all ?" he cried.

His eyes kindled and sought hers.
"Violet, why should it end at all ?" Violet Oliver drew back.

She cast a glance to the courtyard.