It began with Donal," in a soft wail.

"I heard Andrews say that his mother wouldn't let him know me because you were my mother's friend.

And then as I grew older--" "Even if I had known what you thought I could not have defended myself," he answered, faintly smiling.

"You must not let yourself think of it.

It is nothing now." The hand holding the embroidery lifted itself to touch her breast.