20/30 But I have been contented--until--_you_ came.... Now you know it all." "All ?" "Every word. And now you understand why I cannot care for you, or you for me." He said in a deadened voice: "There is a law that deals with that sort of man--" "What are you saying ?" she faltered. There is a law--" "I cannot disgrace dad!" she said. "There is no chance that way! I'd rather die than have him know--have mother know--and Jessie and Cecile and Gray! Didn't you understand that ?" "You must tell them nevertheless, and they must help you." "Help me ?" "To free yourself--" Flushed with anger and disdain she drew bridle and faced him. |