He comprehended the meaning of all, his dreams and visions and long thoughts.

And, caring nothing for consequences, unskilled in the finesse of dealing with women, acting wholly on the irresistible impulses of a heart that overflowed, he looked deep into those gray eyes and said in a tone that set her heart-strings vibrating: "Listen! The truth?
How could I tell you anything else?
I know not who you are, and care not.

That you are rich and powerful and free, while I am poor and in captivity, means nothing.

Love cares not for such trifles.

It dares all, hopes all, trusts all, believes all--and is patient in adversity." "Love ?" she whispered, her face paling.