"You have but showed me what I shall remember all my life--that a Christian only can be a true gentleman." She understood him--he felt she did; understood him as, if a man be understood by one woman in the world, he--and she too--is strong, safe, and happy.

They grasped hands once more, and gazed unhesitatingly into each other's eyes.

All human passion for the time being set aside, these two recognized each in the other one aim, one purpose, one faith; something higher than love, something better than happiness.

It must have been a blessed moment for both.
Mrs.Jessop did not interfere.

She had herself known what true love was, if, as gossips said, she had kept constant to our worthy doctor for thirty years.