"I said I loved you."
"Yes. That's what saved me. I knew. I felt it here in my heart how you loved me. Roger, I felt it from the moment we met."
"Yes," he said, "I loved you from that moment, Annette."
"And I you, Roger. But it seemed so impossible. I used to think it must be a dream. Aunty, father, Garman and all the selfishness; and then in the midst of it all finding such a love—such a love as girls dream of, Roger. And I was afraid Garman had me in his power. So I went to the island and fought it out. And then I knew it was all right—because all I thought of was you. So I sent him that note. I was a little afraid of him, and I wanted to lure him away, so I could—well, I wanted him away."
"Why?"
"I can't tell you, dear."
"Why?"
"Please don't make me tell. I'm ashamed."
"Very well then."
She turned her flushed face up toward him.