“No letter has come from you. I had no letters at all in the morning mail, and only one or two important business letters since.”
“Then I’m deeply worried. I shall have to see you unless that letter is delivered to you by evening.”
“Splendid! But you’ll have to come to me, Thessa. I’ve invited a few people to dine here and dance afterwards. If you’ll dine with us, I’ll get another man to balance the table. Will you?”
After a moment she said:
“Yes. What time?”
“Eight! This is wonderful of you, Thessa!” he said excitedly. “If you’re in trouble we’ll clear it up between us. I’m so happy that you will give me this proof of friendship.”
“You dear boy,” she said in a troubled voice. “I should be more of a friend if I kept away from you.”
“Nonsense! You promise, don’t you?”
“Yes ... Do you realise that to-night another summer moon is to witness our reunion?... I shall come to you once more under a full June moon.... And then, perhaps, no more.... Never.... Unless after the world ends I come to you through shadowy outer space—a ghost drifting—a shred of mist across the moon, seeking you once more!——”