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She was a revolutionist. ... Greater crimes than
loveless marriages have been committed in the name of Enthusiasm for
a Cause.
She hesitated. What should she say?. ... She must think, for a new
face was upon the matter. She must think, and she must talk with
Dulac. Dulac was stronger than she--but he saw eye to eye with her.
The things she set up and worshiped in their shrines he worshiped
more fervently. ... She must put the boy off with evasion. She must
postpone her answer until she was certain she saw her duty clearly.
Love of humanity in the mass was in her heart--it shouldered out
fairness to an individual man. She did not think of this. If she had
thought it might not have mattered, for if she were willing to
immolate herself would she not have been as ready to sacrifice one
man--for the good of thousands?
"I-" she began, and was dimly conscious of shame at her duplicity. "I
did not know you--wanted me this way. ... Let me think. I can't
answer--to-night. Wait.


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