The young pair spent their honeymoon on
Lake Garda. During the afternoon they
isat near each other in the sunshine on the
veranda, ashamed a little of their languor,
and thankful with all their hearts for the
beauty of the moment. The corners of
Leonie's mouth shaped themselves to a smile
every time her eyes met those of her hus-
band. Then he would cast an ardent glance
in her direction, upon which she would blush
up to the roots of her hair, and he would look
at her beseechingly as if to beg her pardon.
It always ended by her slipping her hand
into his and by her allowing him to cajole
her with glowing sentiments. Each day
passed thus until sunset. Leonie enjoyed
her new happiness without affectation, with
absolute acquiescence, but also without much
thought, somewhat impersonally. For the
moment she loved only love; it was only



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at times that she rejoiced quietly in the
thought that she had found such a worthy
companion for Hfe. Thus she had dreamed
it would be as she sat alone during all those
years at home. When she had said yes in
the presence of witnesses at the altar she
had made a silent promise to herself that
she would hold herself alone accountable
for her future happiness or unhappiness.
Then she had prayed to heaven to spare her
and her's from the worst of the unfors'een
dangers of the future.
