She caught the reflex of his passionate devotion, and thrilled a little beneath his touch.

He felt it in a moment, and caught her hands again.
"Give me a word of hope!" he cried.

"Ah, my beloved, wilt thou not say that some day thou wilt love me ?" Freda was not one who would dally and trifle with her heart.
"In sooth, methinks I love thee now, Anthony.

Nay, hear me a moment longer.

I love thee with a strong and sisterly love; but I would know mine own heart better ere I promise more.