"No; I would rather not. You have told me all?" with a slight quiver in the firm voice.
"All excepting his message to you."
After a moment she asked: "What is it?"
"He wants you to take the guardianship of his child with me. I have not told you all—he thinks we are married."
The brave voice trembled in spite of his stern self-control.
"Oh!" exclaimed Prudence, and then: "Why should he think that?" in a low, hesitating voice.
"Because he knew me so well. Having only each other, it was natural, was it not?"
"Perhaps so. Then that is all he says."
"Isn't that enough?"
"No, I want to know if he has repented, if he is another man. I am glad I may write to him; I want to tell him many things. We will take care of the little girl, John."