The boy certainly cares for you; he has told me so a thousand times without uttering a word.

I have known it for weeks--feared it.
_Now_ I wish it.

I am sorry." "Mr.Hamil--understands--" faltered Shiela; "I--I care so much for him--so much more than for any other man; but not in the way you--you are kind enough to--wish--" "_Does_ he understand ?" "Y-yes.

I think so.

I think we understand each other--thoroughly.
But"-- she blushed vividly--"I--did not dream that _you_ supposed--" Miss Palliser looked at her searchingly.
"-- But--it has made me very happy to believe that you consider me--acceptable." "Dearest child, it is evident that _we_ are the unacceptable ones--" "Please don't say that--or think it.