24/25 Thank God, my life is clear and open--a book any one may read. Supposing I had a secret, I should not purchase the keeping of it by any such compromise as you suggest. I detest all mysteries, Coralie--all underhand doings, all deceit. Speak out and tell me, Coralie, what you mean." "I shall speak out when the time comes. Once more, Cousin Edgar, be reasonable; save yourself--save me." She withdrew some steps from me, and looked at me with her whole soul in her eyes. |