The young soldier coloured, gloom overcame him again.
"Your lordship and I will never understand each other," he said hopelessly.
"Why not?" asked his brother kindly.
"I do not know." Marius spoke in a constrained way. "I suppose that we are in such different positions—of such different natures."
My lord gave his charming laugh.
"You go too deep for me, Marius; say what you wish and I will endeavour to comprehend it."
But Marius Lyndwood was silent.
"What is this between you and me?" continued the Earl lightly. "You have a look of judgment as one who would say, 'Faith, I am ashamed of this brother of mine.'"
"I do not like this life," answered Marius gloomily. "Nothing is as I thought it would be—matters seem very worthless."