"And you suck your horrid pipe and won't even look at me." His arm went round her.

He looked down into her eyes and she saw the fiery worship in his own.

For a moment its intensity almost frightened her.

It was like the red fire of a volcano rushing forth upon her--a fierce, unshackled force.

For a space he held her so, gazing at her; then suddenly he crushed her to him, he kissed her burningly till she felt as if caught and consumed by the flame.
"My God!" he said passionately.