She was broken to the acceptance of the inevitable now,—he could see that, any one could see it. She had learned the lesson of the ages—the futility of struggle of mere man against the advance of men. That it had been a hard lesson was plain. It showed in her face, where patience had given place to unrest, gentleness to the defiance of freedom. She had gained, too, she had gained greatly. She was not only woman now, she was womanly. But Cairness did not need to be told that she was not happy."I have it," he said shortly, standing beside her and holding out the letter.
FORE:He raised himself from the pillows too abruptly for a very weak man. "What is the matter, Felipa?" he demanded.