"Take up your life where it was before you met me! Will you, dear?
It--will make it easier for me if you will." A dead silence followed the low words.

Then, moved by a marvellous influence which worked upon him irresistibly, Merefleet stooped and put the slight hand to his lips.

He did not understand.

He was as far from reading the riddle as he had been when he entered.

But his love for this woman conquered his desire.