No man would ever reach that now--certainly, most certainly, not the man to whom she had given herself.

And to none other would the chance be offered.
No, she was secure; she was secure.

She guarded her heart from all.

And she could not suffer deeply--so she told herself--so long as she kept it close.

Yet, as the wonder-music of the torrent lulled her to sleep, a face she knew, dark, strong, full of silent purpose, rose before her inner vision and would not be driven forth.