“I didn't think anything of the kind, only I didn't wish to be selfish and keep you from going if you wished it.”
“How could I wish to go anywhere and leave you; I would not go to heaven, if to do so I would have to renounce you.”
“Please do not talk like that, some one might hear you.”
“There is not a soul within hearing. Our only witness is that lovely moon, and she will not betray.”
“No matter, please do not speak like that.”
“Like what? That I love you? I have never yet said it in words, but you know it.”
“Oh! Mr. Darrell!”
“Yes, you know it, and to avoid me you are going away; going from me, no matter if it killed me.”
“It is not my choice, I only obey,” said she, clasping her trembling hands, now cold as ice.
“Is it so? Did you not wish to avoid me?”