But let it all come; I care nothing, nothing, what happens to me now.

Only, dear, dear Monty, forgive me, and love me still." "O Eric, it is not for one like me to talk of forgiveness; you were sorely tempted.

Yet God will forgive you if you ask him.

Won't you pray to him to-night?
I love you, Eric, still, with all my heart, and do you think God can be less kind than man?
And _I_, too, will pray for you, Eric.

Good night, and God bless you" He gently disengaged himself--for Eric clung to him, and seemed unwilling to lose sight of him--and a moment after he was gone.
Eric felt terribly alone.