Give me your unquestioning faith for once.

I am not a fool, Max, nor would I lie to you for all the world, in telling you that it is best for you to give me the promise.

Believe me, while there may be risk to me in what I ask, it is best that you grant it, and that you remain in Peronne for a month--perhaps for two months, unless I sooner tell you to go." "I may not give you the promise you ask, Fraeulein," answered Max, desperately.

"You must know how gladly I would remain here forever." "I believe truly you want to stay," she answered demurely, "else I surely would not ask this promise of you.

Your unspoken words have been more eloquent than any vows your lips could coin, and I know what is in your heart, else my boldness would have been beyond excusing.