God knows, if I had not, you would never have learned through me that a son of Dr.West had ever lived.

But that was not enough.

When I found that I could establish my right to my father's property, I wanted you to marry me before YOU knew it; so that it never could be said that you were influenced by anything but love for me.

That was why I came here to-day.

That was why I pressed you to fly with me!" He ceased.