Do you not understand that I wish him to remain a shadow to you--a thing without substance--without a name ?" He bent his head, nodding almost imperceptibly.
"Garry ?" He looked up in response.
"There is something else--if I could only say it....

I might if you would close your eyes." ...

She hesitated, half-fearful, then drew his head down on her knees, daintily, using her finger-tips only in the operation.
"Are you listening to what I am trying to tell you ?" "Yes, very intently." "Then--it's about my being afraid--of love....

Are you listening ?...

It is very difficult for me to say this....