He followed her to the path beside the wall.

“I looked for you from here,” she said.

“I did not see you.”

“No. When I heard the boat I—Robin, I’m afraid—I’m afraid.”

“Of me, Viola?”

He laughed joyously.

“Take off your veil,” he said.

“No, no—not yet. I want to tell you first—”

“To tell me what?”

“That my—that my—Robin, I’m not beautiful now.”