Put
the blame on me. It would be disappointing to many people if there
was not something, even about my marriage, for which they could
criticize me. You mustn't sell the house, Selwyn. That is why I
wired you to come. I was afraid it might be too late--if I waited."
Still doubting, Selwyn looked at me as if it could not be true, that
which I was saying, and again the room grew still. Then--
Presently, and after a long and understanding while, he broke its
stillness, though when he spoke it was difficult to hear him. "We
will always keep them, these rooms in Scarborough Square. We will
need them as well as the house without its walls. And I-- You must
have patience with me, Danny. Are you sure you have enough?" "I have
not quite as much as you will need for me. And yet--when there is
love enough there is enough of all things else. We have waited long
to be sure. Surely--oh, surely now--"
"We know?" He bent lower. "Yes, I think now--we know."
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