It is impossible.

It is inconceivable.

If I did--" She made a hopeless little gesture.

"If I told you everything, you would not like me any more.

And I want you to like me--until you go north with M'sieu Jean and his brigade." "And when I do that," cried Kent, almost savagely, "I shall find this place you call the Valley of Silent Men, if it takes me all my life." It was becoming a joy for him to see the sudden flashes of pleasure that leaped into her eyes.