`` Well , I came here because I wanted to walk -- and walk -- and WALK , '' said Leslie restlessly . `` I could n't on the rock shore -- the tide was too high and the rocks prisoned me . I had to come here -- or I should have gone mad , I think . I rowed myself over the channel in Captain Jim 's flat . I 've been here for an hour . Come -- come -- let us walk . I ca n't stand still . Oh , Anne ! '' `` Leslie , dearest , what is the trouble ? '' asked Anne , though she knew too well already . `` I ca n't tell you -- do n't ask me . I would n't mind your knowing -- I wish you did know -- but I ca n't tell you -- I ca n't tell anyone . I 've been such a fool , Anne -- and oh , it hurts so terribly to be a fool . There 's nothing so painful in the world . '' She laughed bitterly . Anne slipped her arm around her . `` Leslie , is it that you have learned to care for Mr. Ford ? '' Leslie turned herself about passionately . `` How did you know ? '' she cried .
`` XXXXX , how did you know ?
Anne Ford Jim Leslie Mr. WALK arm dearest hour trouble