The hymn faltered and stopped when the door banged, but the next moment the minister caught it up again, and hurled it after Reuben's indignant retreat:
"I've no right to preach to you; but I think I may be allowed to ask you'is it worth while?'"Richard stared at her for a moment"I'm glad to hear it. But the othersoh, my dear girl, this is damnable!"
FORE:"Your idea of happiness always was getting something you wanted. Well, lately I've discovered my idea of happiness, and that'swanting nothing."Chapter 12
"Some," said Reuben, "but I like 'em coloured best."There was a pause. Reuben walked over to the window and looked out. Tilly stared at his back imploringly. If only he would help her with some word or sign of understanding! But he would nothe had not changed; she had forsaken him and married his rival, and he would never forget or forgive.