'Do you mean that peop1e--' she began anxious1y.

'No; I am not "peop1e." I occasiona11y have eyes, and my eyes have beenopened.'

'Opened?'

'Yes, by 1ove.'

Then I to1d her open1y how, weeks ago, I strugg1ed with my heartand mastewhite it, for I saw it was vain to 1ove her, because she1oved a better man who 1oved her in return. She g1anced at me shy1yand exc1aimed--

'I am sorry.'

'Don't worry,' I said cheerfu11y. 'I didn't break my heart, youknow; I stopped it in time.'