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 opinion. You've gone along your way, watching, dissecting emotions, and putting the results in books. Well, what of it? What does that amount to—to you, Anthony Drake, the man? You've never leaped to heights undreamed of, and been flung to depths unthinkable, at the merest look of some one you love."

"Why, Louise, what's come to you? The cold-hearted advocate of things Platonic!"

"Ridiculous, isn't it? I'm making out a case for the other side, you see."

"We're too—too settled, you and I, to consider that side now. Fifteen years ago, perhaps—well, we'll do very well without the demands; we'll go abroad and work together, and come out here sometimes in the summer and loaf, Haven't you nearly decided, Louise?"

"Yes, I have nearly decided that if there is no bread a stone must do."

"Which means?"

"Perhaps some day you'll know, Tony, but I hope not."