"Georgie"
although I didn't mean to be selfish I am afraid I thought still less of him. But he rooted me out one evening, and I saw by his face that something fresh had happened. His expression was one of triumph and resigned misery. His mouth was firm. There was a wonderful amount of strength in Georgie's mouth in spite of its girlish size and shape.
"I have had a letter from Diana," said he. "You can read it if you like."
"If you are to give each other up," said I slowly, "wouldn't it be better for both of you if there were no letters?"
He handed it to me.
"I should like you to read it," said he. "Then you can see just what I am giving up."
"But—is it fair to her?"
"See what you think of it!" curtly.
If I am to honor my parents I must obey them and give you up. There would be no blessing
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