'No; I think not,' she said gently; 'besides, if she did, it would not matter.'
'No, perhaps not. I think she would say nothing. I notice that her eyes are shaped somewhat like yours. Some day some man will love her also.'
'Yes, without doubt. But it is of ourselves I would talk. If there is a heaven, there, there, you shall some day possess me!'
Her husband broke in now:—
'Are you finding out anything?'
'Yes, quite a little!' She smiled palely, then turned back to the other.
'How can you lie to him like that?' he said. 'And I also.'
'We waste time,' she urged. 'A carriage meets us at the next town. From there he and I are to drive over to the adjoining county. You and I have only a few moments more left at the most in this world together.'
'Yes.' His fingers interlaced tightly, resting in his lap. 'Let us not argue any more. You remember the night by the river, O my beloved?'
'As though it were the only night in the world.'