And since you've found some one to whom you can promise those, some one wise and good and gentle, isn't that all that you need be sure of ?' Gerald continued to study her face.

'You're not pleased, Helen,' he now said.

It was a curious form of torture that Helen must smile under.
'Well, it's not a case for enthusiasm, is it ?' she said.

'I'm certainly not displeased.' 'You'd rather I married her than Frances Pickering ?' 'Would Frances have you, too, irresistible one ?' 'Oh, I don't think so; pretty sure not.

She would want a lot of things I can't give.