There was a long silence, while Adelaide sat with a look of docile teachableness upon her expectant face.
At last Wayne stood up.
"It's no use, Mrs.Farron," he said "That question of yours can't be answered.

I believe she loves me.

It's my bet against yours." "I won't gamble with my child's future," she returned.

"I did with my own.

Sit down again, Mr.Wayne.You have heard, I suppose, that I have been married twice ?" "Yes." He sat down again reluctantly.
"I was Mathilde's age--a little older.