4/14 'I did all I could to spare you. I would have spared him, too, if it'd been in my power.' 'You were generous. Yes, you did all you could; for that I will be grateful to you all my life.' 'And I love you--I love you! I want love, not gratitude, Chris--your love.' 'You must forget me! He approached her more closely, and his voice had lost its pleading tone. You lied because you thought I'd give your father up if my love was not returned. My God! you thought I took advantage of--' 'No, no, no!' she cried, 'not that. |