When London Sleeps — page 77: what you’re looking at

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72 HEART TO HEART. sweet sake, for I knew they brought me nearer the day when I could claim you. Speak, Queenie, answer me! ‘Tell me your thoughts, as I have told you mine!’? He paused, and waited breathlessly for her answer. Then at last the glorious eyes were again uplifted and fixed full upon his face with infinite trust, with deepest tenderness. ‘*Yes, David,’’? she said in ioe but clear tones, “I will tell you my inmost thoughts. What my heart more than my lips would fain cry out. ‘There is not a prouder or happier girl in the land than I to-day, for | love you, David, and thank God, who made us for each other !”’ With a lowcry of joy and gratitude, he leaned toward her. His arms encircled her, and her lips received the first kiss of a lover. (ee) icbooks ° 5) @