Barbara pressed close to his side and seized his hand fiercely. He turned away with a shudder.
"Look at me," she pleaded.
He turned and faced her with a look of anger.
"Words are idle. Deeds speak louder than words."
"Norman, you are killing me with this cruel doubt!" she sobbed. "I give up! I love you! I love you!"
She threw her arms around his neck and her head sank on his breast.
He resisted for a moment, then clasped her to his heart, bent and kissed her with passionate tenderness.
"You believe me now?" she cried, through her tears.
"God forgive me for doubting you for a moment!" he answered, earnestly.
The guard suddenly drew Norman from her arms, tied his hands, and led him away to prison while the little figure followed, sobbing in helpless anguish.