Besides, if this affair only manages to turn out right, I can promise to make you the happiest girl in America.

But, Naida, dear, don't cling to me so; it is not at all like you to break down in this fashion," and he gently unclasped her hands, holding her away from him, while he continued to gaze hungrily into her troubled face.

"It only weakens me at a time when I require all my strength of will." "Sometimes I feel just like a coward, Bob.

It's the woman of it; yet truly I wish to do whatever you believe to be best.

But, Bob, I need you so much, and you will come back, won't you?
I shall be so lonely here, for--for you are truly all I have in the world." With one quick, impulsive motion he pressed her to him, passionately kissing the tears from her lowered lashes, unable longer to conceal the tremor that shook his own voice.