"Yes, she was unhappy before, but proud and at peace; and now she

cannot be at peace and feel secure in her dignity, though she

does not show it. Yes, we must put an end to it," he decided.

And for the first time the idea clearly presented itself that it

was essential to put an end to this false position, and the

sooner the better. "Throw up everything, she and I, and hide

ourselves somewhere alone with our love," he said to himself.




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