11/25 In this case I merely look upon you as a woman--as one of my own class. You must believe this." "Believe it! Why you and I are caught in the same net. I am a slave to be sold to the highest bidder; and you--you have killed a man to save me. Even if I was willing to remain and face my fate, I could not now, for that would mean you must suffer. And--and you have done this for me." My eyes dropped to the upturned face of Kirby on which the rays of light rested. |