How do I know what risk I run?
Yes--I do know; I take the risk of marrying a man notorious for his facility with women.

And he lets me take that risk.

Why should I not let him risk something ?" The girl seemed strangely excited; her quick breathing and bright, unsteady eyes betrayed the nervous tension of the last few days.

She said feverishly: "There is a lot of nonsense talked about self-sacrifice and love; about the beauties of abnegation and martyrdom, but, Kathleen, if I shall ever need him at all, I need him now.

I'm afraid to be alone any longer; I'm frightened at the chances against me.