Moore started to his feet with a cry of protest.

"No, I 'm damned if I do, Lord Brooking."

"Ah," said his lordship, greatly relieved. "I thought you would change your mind."

Book Three

"Oh! what was love made for, if it's not the same

Thro' joy and thro' torment, thro' glory and shame?

I know not, I ask not, if guilt's in that heart,

I but know that I love thee, whatever thou art."

Chapter Fifteen

SETS FORTH CERTAIN EXPLANATIONS