But we are not going to talk of them to-day.

We are not going to make any--any rash promises to each other.

It is you we must think for--your future--your life.

And then--if you won't give me a friend's right to speak--you will be unkind--and I shall respect you less." She threw back her little head with vivacity.

In the gesture he saw the strength of her will and his own wavered.
"How can it be unkind ?" he protested.