At last I was entirely satisfied, so satisfied that I felt a strong and sudden desire to fervently embrace this lovely, pure-hearted creature.

But no; it would be sacrilege! I said to myself. She would never forgive me. Our friendship would be at an end. The rules of Plato do not permit such liberties. Alas!


Chapter XXII

To the foolish give counsel from the head; to the wise from the heart!

—Cervanto Y'ALVEZ.