"Haven't you realised yet that you are my inspiration ?" he said.

"It is going to be the picture of my life--'Aphrodite the Beautiful!'" She quivered afresh at his words.

"Am I really--so beautiful ?" she faltered.

"Would you think so if--if you didn't love me ?" "Would I have loved you if you weren't ?" laughed Knight.

"My darling, you are exquisite as a passion-flower grown in Paradise.