He fancied that it was to hide a tear.
Suddenly she rose, and turned to him with a clear, calm, gentle gaze.
'Listen to me, Mr.Smith.

We must part to-day, and for ever.

This intimacy has gone on--too long, I am afraid, for your happiness.

And now, like all pleasant things in this miserable world, it must cease.

I cannot tell you why; but you will trust me.