The Dawn of Love

THE DAWN OF LOVE

The Duke stood beside Lorena. She did not turn her head.

The Duke tightened his fingers on hers and knew that as he did so she gave a little quiver.

Lorena gave a deep sigh that seemed to come from the depths of her being. She turned to him, her eyes holding the sunshine, then disappeared down the staircase.

Only when he came to her did he put into words the vows already shared in silence by their hearts: "I love you."

Thrilling with rapture, Lorena answered, "I love you until it is a glory that fills the sky."