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He drew nearer to her, on that invitation, and took her hand in his. Iris trembled slightly, but she did not withdraw it.
‘The worst thing I have to accuse myself of, with regard to you, Vernie, is that I deceived you on our first meeting, by letting you believe I was a widow. But I was frightened into the deception. I did not know what else to say. You asked me why I was masquerading on board the _Pandora_ under the name of Douglas, and it was impossible for me to tell you _then_. Now, things have gone so far, that I feel I must confide in some one, and I know you will respect my confidence.'