A God And His Gifts (2013)
“But there came a time when he did; another when a sense of danger dawned and grew; and one when his feelings rose and carried him beyond himself.
He spoke to his father in front of everyone, as though meaning openness to ease the moment.
“Father, I must say a word to you.”
“As many words as you please. The more, the merrier,” said Hereward, who was in the mood of stirred emotions.
“You will not misunderstand me?”
“Why should I? You can be plain.”
“Or read more than you must into what I say?”
“Why should I again? You are able to say what you mean.”
“I must be. The time has come to say it. These hours alone with Trissie. They are so many, and they are somehow surreptitious. I feel they should cease.”
“Oh, come, she is to be my daughter. I am her father as well as yours. I am to care for you both.”
“You are to help us, and we are grateful. But it should not lead to anything further.”
“It will add to our relation. That is as it must and should be.”
“It should only add certain things.
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