Oh, say you do!" Lois, with quick compunction for her anger, was gentle enough now.

"I cannot say so.

I wish you would forget me, and forgive me if you can.

I'm sorry to have grieved you,--truly I am." There was silence for a few minutes, only broken by a yawn from Max and the snapping of the fire.
"I tell you I cannot forget," the young man said, at last.

"You have ruined my life for me.