“Don't let us talk of goodness,” he answered; and he turned to go.

“Wait,” she faltered. “I have something to say to you. Shut the door.”

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XI.

Philip turned pale. “What is it?” he asked.

She tried to speak, but at first she could not.

“Are you unhappy, Kate?” he faltered.

“Can't you see?” she answered.

He sat down by the fire, and leaned his face on his hands. “Yes, we have both suffered,” he said, in a low tone.

“Why did you let me marry him?”