In that kiss I gave you my hope, my love, my life, my all.

Let it plead for me.
"I expect to return from Ft.

Pitt in about six or eight weeks, but I cannot wait until then for your answer.
"With hope I sign myself, "Yours until death, "Alfred." Betty read the letter through.

The page blurred before her eyes; a sensation of oppression and giddiness made her reach out helplessly with both hands.

Then she slipped forward and fell on the floor.