Why, ever since you were a tiny little girl, I have loved you
and watched over you and taken care of you. Do you remember that day, so
many years ago, when you ran away and walked far down the road to meet
your father? You thought you would surprise him as he came back home
from town. You never thought how far you were from home. You walked and
walked until you were so tired you sat down by the road to wait. It was
growing late, and you were frightened at the darkness coming on, and you
began to cry--for you were such a little girl, and it was getting very
dark. And then I came along and found you. You thought at first I was a
bear; but when I spoke, you ran right into my arms and kissed me, and
said you were so glad I'd come to take you home. Ever since that day
I've loved you--loved with all my heart, with all my soul! Now, I must
give this love to you. Look at me--speak to me--say you will try! Say I
may keep you in my heart, as I have done ever since that day, so many
years ago!
[Fair has stood looking off into the sunset. She turns slowly,
then speaks.
[Gordon enters at gate unseen by them.
Fair (in a very low voice). Carter, you know I love and trust you,
and you know it's like tearing my heart strings to tell you this.
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