"You--you would give a great deal to have her back, Mr.Holt ?" Her question was childish in its absurdity, and she was like a child looking at him as she did in this moment.

He forced a smile to his lips and nodded.
"Of course.

Everything I possess." "You--you--loved her--" Her voice trembled.

It was odd she should ask these questions.

But the probing did not sting him; it was not a woman's curiosity that inspired them, and the comforting softness in her voice did him good.