But at last she lifted her eyes to his and spoke. She did not sound angry, but only sad.
'Oh Godfrey, why didn't you tell me this long ago? I didn't know Eppie was yours and so I re fused to adopt her.
Of course I'd accept your child into our home!But—oh, Godfrey how sad to think we've spent all these years with no children!
Why didn't you confess the truth before we married?
We could be so happy now,with a beautiful daughter, who would love me as her mother! 'tears were running down Nancy's face But Nancy, cried Godfrey, bitterly angry with himself,
' I couldn't tell you everything! I was in danger of losing you if I told you the truth!