You understand"-- she clasped her hands in agony.

"You surely understand." "Yes," said Lambert in a low voice, and suddenly looked years older.

"I understand at last, Agnes.

You shall no longer bear the burden alone.

I shall be a loyal friend to you, my dear," and he took her hand.
"Will you be a loyal friend to my husband ?" she asked, withdrawing it.
"Yes," said Lambert, and he bit his lip.