“But you’re divorced from him: not merely separated, but divorced!”

“Yes, I’m divorced; but it’s not that.”

“What then, dearest?”

She shook her head and hid her face against him:

“I can’t tell you, Duco.”

“Why not?”

“I’m ashamed.”

“Tell me; do you still love him?”

“No, it’s not love. I love you.”

“But what then, my darling? Why are you ashamed?”