l her words took flight with her
long, carefully planned idea of a livelihood that she had wanted to
consult him about.

The feeling in his eyes was unmistakable. A delicate flush stole into
her cheeks and she closed her eyes. In the strong light he noticed more
clearly the fragility of her appearance. He rose hastily.

"Eleanor," he said, "do not think that I expect too much from you now.
But I love you very dearly, and to-day I ask from you only the right to
give you my name, so that I may protect you from all evil, whensoever it
may come. For the rest I am content to wait."

The hot color burned in her cheeks. She looked at him
confused--reproachful.

"But you never seemed as though you cared at all!" she faltered. "I
don't understand."

He caught her to him. His eyes were bright, his face hungry with the
love of her.

"Dear!" he cried, "look at me. What does it matter when first I cared
for you? Look at me now--listen. I love you, Eleanor! You believe me!
You must!"

She laughed as she leaned toward him.

"It is so easy," she murmured, "to believe when one wants to--very
much."

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