21/23 The betrothal is an accomplished fact and they signed the marriage contract before my eyes." "Doubtless," returned Szilard coldly. She was strong-minded and decided. I was amazed at the composure with which she addressed her family, she was like the capitulating commandant of a fortress dictating the terms of surrender. Not a tear did she shed in their presence and yet I believe she suffered." "Oh, she has lots of courage." "I wish you had as much. Here is your absurd scribble, its surrender was one of the conditions imposed. |