“We cannot be sure. I should be left alone in the world.”
“Not alone, for your brother——”
“Hush! He must go away again—must leave the country. If he were recognized and apprehended, the blow would be sure to completely undo father.”
Her trouble and distress affected Frank and compelled him to say:
“You know, Inza, that you may ever depend on me. If anything happens, I shall be ready to help and befriend you.”
“I have no doubt of that, Frank. Somehow, I’ve been wishing you were going back to Fardale with us, if only for a single day.”
His heart leaped at the thought. To be in Fardale with Inza once more! To visit the dear old spots with her! She was watching his face, and she suddenly exclaimed:
“Why don’t you come, Frank? Can’t you? You can go along with us. Please come!”
Her hand was on his arm, and they were alone again. He secured that hand and looked deep into her eyes.
“Do you really wish me to come?”