“Oh my darling, we must meet again soon,” I cried, clinging to the cuff of his ruffled flannel as he turned to go. “You can’t possible know how I cherish these moments we have. My love, I simple adore them! I adore you!”

“And I you,” he said with a grunt. “But you know we must be careful. If they found out– well, if they found out you know what would happen. And we simply can not have that, now can we?”

“No, we simply can not,” I repeated. “But before you leave I must say one thing. I love–”

“I know my darling, I know. You needn’t say it aloud, for they might here you speak. But know that I know, and I too feel the same way. But now I really must go. I can feel them coming.”

“Oh please, my sweet, let me say it, just…