I shall never care for anyone else again.

That love has burnt up everything--like a fire." She paused.

"You don't want to marry--an empty grate, do you ?" she asked, with a sudden desperate little laugh.
Roger's arm drew her closer.
"Yes, I do.

And I'll light another fire there and by its warmth we'll make our home together.

I won't ask much, Nan dear--only to be allowed to love you and make you happy.