I never loved before." "Nor I.

We are both children together.

And we are fortunate above most, for we have found our first love in each other." "But that is impossible!" she cried, withdrawing herself from his arms with a swift, passionate movement.

"Impossible for you.

You have been a sailor, and sailors, I have heard, are--are--" Her voice faltered and died away.
"Are addicted to having a wife in every port ?" he suggested.