I ask only for the crumbs that fall from your table, so long as no other man sits by your side.

Violet, can't you give me as much as this ?" His hand, hot and trembling, sought hers, touched and gripped it.

She drew her fingers away.

It was curious how in those few moments she seemed to be gifted with an immense clear-sightedness.

She knew very well that nothing about the man was honest save the passion of which he did not speak.