For a long, long moment they searched each other's eyes. "And this price you are paying," said the girl at last, "is it worth it?" The man drew a long breath. "Ah, I wonder! To-night doubt has undermined my resolution." "If you question yourself so seriously," she said very softly, "then surely you can find but one answer." "Again I wonder. I have wondered and--and hoped--God help me!--since the moment I looked into your eyes." Suddenly he was out of his chair and coming toward her. Her heart leaped, her eyes shone; she extended her hands in welcome. "Then you will come again," she whispered, as they drew together. "If you will let me. I couldn't stay away now." THE END