"You do not deny it ?" she questioned gently.
"Please do not fear me." "I do not fear you," he half whispered, sinking his chin in his hands.
Another long silence.
"There are some circumstances and conditions under which a woman should not be condemned for running away," she said in a strained, faraway voice.

"Has--has she children ?" "Good Heaven!" cried Hugh, leaping to his feet, horror-struck..