Their brief love-making had been of the silent kind, and it was silent now.

No word was uttered.

A shadow had passed from over them, but only their eyes expressed relief and joy.
'Aribert!' The faint call came from the bed.

Aribert went to the bedside, while Nella remained near the window.
'What is it, Eugen ?' he said.

'You are better now.' 'You think so ?' murmured the other.