4/24 My ears did not mock me." "Yes, yes," said the woman at last. "Whoever you are, whatever you are, wherever you go, I love you." "And was it to tell me this that you came ?" "Yes. But not for this alone." "What else ?" "I would have you live." "For you ?" "For me." "As your husband ?" "And if that were possible would you----" "Yes, yes, would I what ?" "Give up the Eagle ?" "My God!" said the man, loosening his clasp of her a little and holding her a little away that he might look at her. "Does your love tempt me to dishonor ?" "I do not know," said the woman piteously. |