8/25 Who can know a woman's mind? I said: 'Gladden my heart by taking my house.' Did I say right ?" "I'll tell you something," said Willems, without changing his position; "if she takes a fancy to go away from this place it is you who shall suffer. I will wring your neck." "When the heart is full of love there is no room in it for justice," recommenced Babalatchi, with unmoved and persistent softness. "Why slay me? A splendid destiny is her desire--as of all women. |