Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-10
him that she would do what he asked would go with him anywhere?


 would go with him anywhere?
 If she alone were to be considered, she would do 1t; but he must be kept safe; his honor must never be blem- ished, nor his career as priest of God be spoiled. So this woman, of whom the world spoke so slightingly, neryed herself to begin the struggle against him and her other self.
 q have always been called heart. less," she said in an unemotional tone. "and must be If have made you be- lieve that love you, for T. do not; never have; never can"
 The last was uttered with difficulty, for he had lifted his eyes to her face, and she saw that they were haggard and drawn, even in the soft lamp. light.
 Marian" he said, must you take all? have given you my love, my honor; must you take my faith. too? For if you have deceived me there is. no one whom can ever trust. Pity me, Marian have mercy! tell me that you did not deceive me, that you do love me-only that, dearest; only that. A man can live without love or hope;- he can even die without them; but lie can neither live nor die without faith"
 Slowly she gathered her scattered senses and looked up at him.
 You are right. Philip" she said softly, IT thought I was doing it the best way, but didn't know, for Im-I'm not good, you know. It IS not because do not wish toto do as you want me to do, but because l will not, and I will not because love you, dear"
 "Oh, Philip, my darling, my life, love you so-more than anyone else could ever love you. Yet you will marry her-the girl who hates me so, the girl who has always been good. How long would she love you if she knew of this, do you think? She loves you only because you are noble and 1. reverent and good, while 1"-her voice was harsh with painmEoh, Philip, I would love you in heaven or earth of he'll"
 The man could bear no more. He caught her hands and pressed the palms passionately to his lips. His very touch seemed to soothe her. for she drew them gently away, and when ha sweet.
 'T have never loved anyone. you know, dear, so perhaps that is what makes it so hard. l married because I had no home and he was good to me. Since then I have not cared whether men loved me or not They were rather amusing, and I was not good enough for the women to care for me" she added bitterly. But when you came into my life knew then what it would have been to have the love of good man." She paused and looked at him longingly. Philip" she said. pleadingly. yet with note of shyness in her tone. may I run my fingers through your hair? You must be very, very quiet and not touch me"
 The man looked at her with mute eyes that reminded her somehow Of the eyes of a dog.
 "I kave always wanted to do this" she said. You have such pretty hair. SO thick, and black. and wavy. I be- lieve that love it best of all. but then 1 love all of you best"
 She paused e moment and looked at him critically.
 If you were less good. Philip-if you had made no struggle against it. perhaps l would have heard you. for love you so. Now will go back to him, the one who the law says is my husband. and you will marry the beau tiful girl who does not know vha. wickedness means. I could never sat- isfy all of you for I am not good enough" Her lip quivered a little. Philip" she cried. why did God for get 10 put a soul in me when I was