He's an enemy of mine." "Stella," young Hazlewood remonstrated, "you see enemies everywhere," and upon that Stella broke out with a quivering troubled face.
"Is it wonderful?
Oh, Dick, I couldn't lose you! A month ago--before that night--yes.

Nothing had been said.

But now! I couldn't, I couldn't! I have often thought it would be better for me to go right away and never see you again.

And--and I have tried to tell you something, Dick, ever so many times." "Yes ?" said Dick.

He slipped his arm through hers and held her close to him, as though to give her courage and security.