I see now that more than one kind of love can find room in the heart
at one and the same time. Now, Lancy, if I have made a mistake in thinking
that you may have had the same experience as myself, and this confession of
mine grieves you, I will keep my promise still, _if you wish it_. I shall
look anxiously for your answer."
But if Guy Traverse had no knowledge of this letter he was present when
Gussie held out the answer across the table, with the words:
"Here is an extra heavy letter from over the sea, Dexie, and that bold
handwriting tells the identity of the writer at a glance, so there is no
use to deny that it is from Lancy Gurney."
Guy saw no hope for him in the flushed face, and Dexie hurried from the
room as soon as she had grasped the letter from Gussie's hand.
But Guy Traverse had no need to be so cast down, if he had only known it,
for the letter said:
"I begin to fear that you are gifted with second-sight, and it is with
shame I confess that I have not kept 'honor bright' with you. I was afraid
you would not understand if I began to explain the matter, but your own
confession has made it easier.
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