And this man was doubly strong because he was fearless and honest.

She read in his eyes that a moment more and he had kissed her, a thing no man save her father had ever done.
"O, Monsieur," she said lightly, "you soldiers are such forward lovers! You have not even asked me if I love you." He made a move to regain her hands.

"No, no!" darting behind the chair.

"You must not take my hands; you do not realize how strong you are.

I am not sure that my heart responds to yours." "Tell me, what must I do ?" leaning across the chair.
"You must have patience.