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have seen the other side of many hills. But the horizon is as far away and as luring as ever. [He turns to her—softly.] Do you understand now, Ruth.?

—[Spellbound, in a whisper.] Yes.

—You feel it then?

—Yes, yes, I do! [''Unconsciously she snuggles close against his side. His arm steals about her as if he were not aware of the action''.] Oh, Rob, how could I help feeling it? You tell things so beautifully!

—[Suddenly realizing that his arm is around her, and that her head is resting on his shoulder, gently takes his arm away. , brought back to herself, is overcome with confusion.] So now you know why I’m going. It’s for that reason—that and one other.

—You’ve another? Then you must tell me that, too.

—[''Looking at her searchingly. She drops her eyes before his gaze''.] I wonder if I ought to. I wonder if you’d really care to hear it—if you knew. You’ll promise not to be angry—whatever it is?

—[Softly, her face still averted.] Yes, I promise.

—[Simply.] I love you. That’s the other reason.

—[Hiding her face in her hands.] Oh, Rob!

—You must let me finish now I’ve begun. I wasn’t going to tell you, but I feel I have to. It