Chapter 2

I. Anticipation 165 II. Acquaintance 185 III. Friendship 203 IV. Comprehension 217 V. Fulfilment 241 VI. Crisis 268 VII. Travesty 285 VIII. Celebration 302 IX. Admonition 320 X. Decision 330

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"Most of all because I love you" (_Page 242_) _Frontispiece_

"I'm tired of reading about life and hearing about life. I want to live it" (_Page 66_) 64

"Steve!" The girl was on her feet. "I never dreamed, never--You poor boy!" (_Page 153_) 156

"You mean to suggest that Elice," he began, "that Elice--You dare to suggest that to me?" (_Page 107_) 278

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