We loved each other so much.

And we were afraid every one would be angry.

And so many were killed every day--and before he was killed--Oh!" with a sharp little cry, "I am glad--I am glad! Whatever happens to me I am _glad_ I was married to him before he was killed!" "You poor children!" broke from the Duchess.

"You poor--poor mad young things!" and she put an arm about Robin because the barrier built by lack of intimacy was wholly overthrown.
Robin trembled all over and looked up in her face.
"I may begin to cry," she quavered.

"I do not want to trouble you by beginning to cry.