[The Fur Bringers by Hulbert Footner]@TWC D-Link bookThe Fur Bringers CHAPTER IX 21/22
Think of it! It makes me silly with happiness!" Upon this foundation they raised a shining castle in the air. "I must go," said Colina finally, "or father will be equipping an armed force to take me." "You must go," he agreed, but weakly. They repeated it at intervals without any move being made.
At last she got up. "Is this--good-by ?" she faltered. He nodded. They both turned pale.
They were silent.
They gazed at each other deeply and wistfully. "Ah! I can't! I can't!" murmured Colina brokenly.
"Such a little time to be happy!" They flew to each other's arms. "No--not quite good-by!" said Ambrose shakily.
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