"You're heartless——"
"I know it. Please get out of my way."
"No—not until you promise to let me see you."
"You're seeing me now."
He took her firmly by the elbows. "Listen, Camilla! I'm leaving New York to-morrow for a long while—perhaps for good——"
For the first time she realized the importance of what he was saying and looked up into his eyes, discovering something in their shadows she had not seen before.
"Is it true? Why are you going?"
"That's what I wanted to tell you. May I see you to-night?"
She considered a moment before she replied indifferently.
"Yes, if you like. I am at the Havilands'."