"But if by any chance, when everything else has failed," resolutely he went on, "you could bring yourself to think of me--in that way, I shall always be ready, quite ready, for you.

That's what I came to say." He straightened himself upon the words, and made as if he would turn and leave her.

But Doris was too quick for him.

She moved like a flash.

She came between him and the door.