"No, yes, that is——"
"Some one else! But, Nancy——"
"No, there is no one else."
"Then, Nancy, promise me something. Give me an inkling of hope."
She shook her head.
"But why?"
"Because—because it would not be fair to you."
"Anything would be fair to me if you'd give me some hope."
"Even if I could only offer you half my heart?"
"Give me half, and I'd quickly gain the rest," laughed Trevanion.
"Why, why, I should be in heaven if you could say even so much."