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? ? ? ? "You knew that without security you had a greater hold on the honor of the Porters than with it. You knew the one best way to force me to marry you, without seeming to force me.
? ? ? ? "You have never mentioned the loan. In any other man I should have thought that the prompting of a magnanimous and noble character. But you are deep, Mr. Robert Canler. I know you better than you think I know you.
? ? ? ? "I shall certainly marry you if there is no other way, but let us understand each other once and for all."
? ? ? ? While she spoke Robert Canler had alternately flushed and paled, and when she ceased speaking he arose, and with a cynical smile upon his strong face, said:
? ? ? ? "You surprise me, Jane. I thought you had more selfcontrol --more pride.
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