That utterance of his had but one meaning, Emily's mute reply admitted of but one interpretation.

His eyes dazzled; his heart beat violently.

A gulf sank before him, and there was no longer choice but to plunge into it.

He looked at his companion, and--farewell the solid ground.
'Emily, is it your wish that I should leave you ?' She faced him, moved her lips, motioned 'no' with her head.

She was like one who is led to death.
'Then I will not leave you.