Quotation from: The Valley of the Moon

Written by: Jack London


But Doctor Hentley continued to shake his head. "I can't tell
you, little woman. It's a shame, but I can't take the risk. My
hands are tied. Our laws are all wrong. I have to consider those
who are dear to me."


It was when she got up to go that he faltered. "Come here," he
said. "Sit closer."


He prepared to whisper in her ear, then, with a sudden excess of
caution, crossed the room swiftly, opened the door, and looked
out. When he sat down again he drew his chair so close to hers
that the arms touched, and when he whispered his beard tickled
her ear.

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