That was the great touchstone to which he had brought her, and she knew that she must face the test.

The mastery of his love compelled her.

As he had freely asserted, he had the right--just because he was an honourable man and he loved her honourably.
But how far would that love of his carry him?
She longed to know.

It was not the growth of a brief hour's passion.

That at least she knew.