24/28 God pity me, there can be nothing. Whatever his great, true heart feels may be known to me as surely as if he had spoken a thousand vows, but he would not of his own accord so much as touch my hand or speak his love. He knows that one in his station may not mate with a burgher girl. He treats me as a true knight should treat a woman, and if he feels pain because of the gulf between us, he would not bring a like pain to me. He is a strong, noble man, Uncle Castleman, and we must save him." "If I knew where to begin, I would try at once," said Castleman, "but I do not know, and I cannot think of--" "I have a plan," interrupted Yolanda, "that will set the matter going. |