When they had driven away I made up my mind that I would see you if I could.

I tried the gate, and found it unlocked.

I walked in, and--there were lights in these windows.

I knew you couldn't have gone to bed yet, though you'd said you were so tired.

There was death in my heart then, for you and for me, Maxine, for--the gate hadn't opened again, and--" "I know what you thought!" I broke in, my heart beating so now that my voice shook a little, though I struggled to seem calm.