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THE CONFESSION OF A FOOL 109
there was no atlecjuate reason, was a strategical error.
She saw through me and changed her tactics.
’’You wanted to run away from me," she continued.
"Shall I tell you wliy I suddenly went to Mariafred ?
"
’’Probably for tlie same reason for Avhicli I decided to
go to Paris."
"Then . . . it’s clear," she said.
"And now?"
I expected a scene. But she remained calm and
regarded me mournfully. I had to break the silence
which was fraught with more danger than any words could
possibly contain.
"Now that you know my secret," I said, "let me give
you a word of Avarning. If you Avant me to come here
occasionally, you mustn’t ever lose your head. My love
for you is of such an exalted nature, that I could live
contentedly at your side, without any other wish but to
see you. If you should ever forget your duty, if you
should betray by as much as a look the secret which lies
locked in our hearts, then I shall confess everything to
your husband, come what will!
"
Carried away by my words, full of enthusiasm, she
raised her ejes to heaven.
" I swear it to you ! . . . How strong and good 3’ou
are ! . . . How I admire )’0u ! Oh ! but I’m ashamed !
I should like to surpass your honesty . . . shall I tell
Gustav everything? "
"If you like . . . but then we shall never meet again.
After all, it’s not his business. The feelings which
animate my heart are not criminal ; and even if he knew
everything, would it be in his power to kill my love?
No ! That I love the woman of my choice is my own
affair as long as my passion does not infringe the rights
of another. However, do as you please. I am prepared
for anything! "
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