For Anton's sake she would bear with much from one whom he had known so long.

But for that thought she would have answered her visitor with short courtesy.

As it was, she sat silent and looked out upon the birds.
"I have come to you now," said Rebecca Loth, "to say a few words to you about Anton Trendellsohn.

I hope you will not refuse to listen." "That will depend on what you say." "Do you think it will be for his good to marry a Christian ?" "I shall leave him to judge of that," replied Nina, sharply.
"It cannot be that you do not think of it.

I am sure you would not willingly do an injury to the man you love." "I would die for him, if that would serve him." "You can serve him without dying.