29/45 My friend told me all the truth, the day before yesterday. He killed himself in order not to be bound to marry you." The round, silver-rimmed spectacles turned slowly to her face. It was only last night that he asked me to marry him--that is--it had been my aunt who had asked me, and I gave him the answer." "You consented ?" "Yes. I consented--" "That is why he killed himself," said the priest, sadly. |