And you wouldn't let me. You were
wonderful. Before the throne of God--here--now, I'll say it: I
love you! But now it's over."
"It is easier now," she said again. "You must not give way. You
are strong. You must not be beaten. You must keep your courage."
"Give me a moment," he said. "Give me a chance to get on my feet
again. I want to be game as I can."
"You have courage--the large courage," she answered quietly.
"Haven't you been showing it, by your very silence? You will be
brave. You are just beginning. You have changed many things in
your life of late. You were silent. You did not boast to me.
Sometimes things seem to be changed for us, without our
arrangement."
"Isn't it true?" he exclaimed, turning to her quickly; "isn't it
the truth? Why, look at me. I met you a year ago. Here I sit
now. Two different men, eh? No chance, either time. No chance."
"Maybe two different women," said she.
"No, we are not different," he went on suddenly.
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