Its acceptance would have been in accordance with my beliefs.

And yet, since you have made it, you have made me wonder more than ever whether I have been right.

I find a revulsion of feeling in considering it, which I cannot understand." "I may approach you again," Mr.Beldeman asked, "if circumstances should change?
Possibly you yourself may, upon reflection, appreciate my suggestion more thoroughly." Maraton was silent for a moment.

When he looked up he was alone.

Mr.
Beldeman had not waited for his reply..