I 've told you all my dreams , you know . Now for my news . I 'm going away to-morrow . I had a telegram from father to-day . '' He drew the message from his pocket and flourished it up at her . `` I 'm to join him in Europe at once . He is in Rome . Think of it -- in Rome ! I 'm to go on with my art studies there . And I leave to-morrow . '' `` I 'm glad -- and I 'm sorry -- and you know which is which , '' said Beatrice , patting the shaggy brown head . `` I shall miss you dreadfully , Stephen . '' `` We have been splendid chums , have n't we ? '' he said , eagerly . Suddenly his face changed . He crept nearer to her , and bowed his head until his lips almost touched the hem of her dress . `` I 'm glad you came down to-day , '' he went on in a low , diffident voice . `` I want to tell you something , and I can tell it better here . I could n't go away without thanking you . I 'll make a mess of it -- I can never explain things .
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