“Good-by,” David said, and turned away.
He took a dozen steps up the path toward the manse. He stopped short and turned.
“'Thusia!” he called.
“Yes?” she replied, and turned back.
David walked to the gate and leaned upon it.
“What is it,” 'Thusia asked.
“You asked about Rose Hinch. I think we should try to do something for her—”
'Thusia's eyes were on David's hands. Now David's hands and not 'Thusia's were trembling. She watched them as if fascinated. She looked up and the light in his eyes thrilled her.
“'Thusia, I know now!” David said. “I love you and I have always loved you and I shall love you forever.”
Her heart stood still.