Neither of us, Edith (may I believe it of you ?) has known much of any other affection.

But how long is this to last?
that book--where is it?
but no matter--it has taught me that, now, when a few months will carry us both into the world, it is improper that our relationship should continue.

It says we can not be the children any longer that we have been--that such intercourse--I can now perceive why--would be injurious to you.

Do you understand me ?" The blush of a first consciousness came over the cheek of the maiden, as she withdrew her hand from his passionate clasp.
"Ah! I see already," he exclaimed: "you too have learned the lesson.

And is it thus--and we are to be happy no longer!" "Ralph!"-- she endeavored to speak, but could proceed no further, and her hand was again, silently and without objection, taken into the grasp of his.