6/33 At least you will tell me her name, that I may seek her acquaintance by the usual means. I am not susceptible, but by my faith, I--I--she looked at me from the door-steps, and when I caught her eyes it seemed--that is, I saw--or I felt a stream of burning life enter my soul, and--but you will think I am a fool. But I feel as if I were--as if I had been bewitched in one little second of time, and by a single glance from a pair of brown eyes. You certainly will think I am a fool, but you cannot understand--" "Why can't I understand ?" I asked indignantly. |