I know it, for he told me so.

I spoke to him, but he would not come here to-night.

Will come to-morrow, he said." He swallowed another spoonful, then said-- "I am almost happy to-night, Nina.

I can see the end of a long road, and it leads us away from this miserable swamp.

We shall soon get away from here, I and you, my dear little girl, and then--" He rose from the table and stood looking fixedly before him as if contemplating some enchanting vision.
"And then," he went on, "we shall be happy, you and I.