21/23 But it is only a little part of me, Grizel; only the best part. The other part, the part that does not deserve your love, is what needs it most." "I am so glad!" she said eagerly. "I want to think you need me." "How I need you!" "Yes, I think you do--I am sure you do; and it makes me so happy." "Ah," he said, "now I know why Grizel loves me." And perhaps he did know now. She loved to think that she was more to him than the new book, but was not always sure of it; and sometimes this saddened her, and again she decided that it was right and fitting. |