The one who would be glad with me in the womanhood and manhood of it.

And, as I said, it could never part us.

It would but make me more totally your own, more watchful, if that were possible, more tender, if that could be, more worshipful of you in the greater life of us two together, us two more completely.

And that is all.

It shall be as you say, and I will not complain, for I know your impulse in what you said and all its lovingness." She had listened to each word intently, and her face had flushed and paled alternately.