Part 37 (1/1)

”You haven't said it, Juliet,” I whispered, as we came through the archway into the silent, deserted court.

”Haven't I, dear?” she answered; ”but you know it, don't you? You know I do.”

”Yes, I know,” I said; ”and that knowledge is all my heart's desire.”

She laid her hand in mine for a moment with a gentle pressure and then drew it away; and so we pa.s.sed through into the cloisters.

THE END