While it is true he was husband in name only, yet I was wife forever.

That is my religion.

Now the conditions are all changed, instantly changed by his death." "You believe then he is dead ?" "I am as sure of it as though I had seen his body.

I feel it to be true." There was an instant of hesitation, while I waited breathlessly.

"Do you understand now why because of the fact we can no longer remain friends ?" "Yes," I burst forth, "because you know how I have grown to feel toward you; you--you resent--" "Have I said so ?" "No, not in words; that was not necessary, but I understand." "Do you, indeed ?" I stared toward her, puzzled, bewildered, yet conscious that the hot blood was surging through my veins.
"You cannot mean the other ?" I questioned, the swift words tripping over themselves in sudden eagerness.