22/47 Some people take their chances in one way--like you and Rosalie; some take them in another--as I do.... Once I was afraid to take any; now I'm not. Who was it said that self-control is only immorality afraid ?" "Will you tell me what is worrying you ?" he persisted. I haven't the slightest interest in your personal conduct"-- there was a catch in her voice--"except when it threatens to besmirch my own home." The painful colour gathered and settled under his cheek-bones. |