'Agnes,' he said, 'are you beginning to understand how truly I love you ?' That simple question found its own way to her heart.

She owned the whole truth, without saying a word.

She looked at him--and then looked away again.
He drew her nearer to him.

'My own darling!' he whispered--and kissed her.

Softly and tremulously, the sweet lips lingered, and touched his lips in return.