I felt myself getting into difficulties that would be my ruin, but I hadn't strength to draw back." "You do yourself injustice," said Hilliard, coldly.

"For the past month you have acted a part before me, and acted it well.

You seemed to be reconciling yourself to my prospects, indifferent as they were.

You encouraged me--talked with unusual cheerfulness--showed a bright face.
If this wasn't deliberate acting what did it mean ?" "Yes, it was put on," Eve admitted, after a pause.

"But I couldn't help that.