4/17 I've always felt that, like me, he hadn't many real friends. And, of course, in old days, ages ago, he was very fond of me," she smiled. "That always pleases a woman, Mark." "Does it ?" he asked, probingly; and as only answer she reddened slightly. Some two years ago he married a rich woman; she died not long after their marriage, but she was devoted to him, and he's quite well off now." "Did you know her ?" asked Mark Gifford, in a singular tone. I was away--in Portugal, I think. |