You say she is not your wife ?" "I swear it." "You need not do so.

Your word is enough." "I swear she is not my wife." "One question remains," said Ruth, firmly, a flame of color mounting to her neck and face.

"You say she is not your wife.

Ought you to make her so ?" "No," said Dare, passionately; "I owe her nothing.

She has no claim upon me.