Though of a firmer character than his own , the tears rolled down her cheeks . But in an instant , as it were , a new feeling took the place of sorrow : her eyes were fixed insensibly on the black veil , when like a sudden twilight in the air its terrors fell around her . She arose and stood trembling before him . `` And do you feel it , then , at last ? '' said he , mournfully . She made no reply , but covered her eyes with her hand and turned to leave the room . He rushed forward and caught her arm . `` Have patience with me , Elizabeth ! '' cried he , passionately . `` Do not desert me though this veil must be between us here on earth . Be mine , and hereafter there shall be no veil over my face , no darkness between our souls . It is but a mortal veil ; it is not for eternity . Oh , you know not how lonely I am , and how frightened to be alone behind my black veil ! Do not leave me in this miserable obscurity for ever . '' `` Lift the veil but once and look me in the face , '' said she . `` Never ! It can not be ! '' replied Mr. Hooper . `` Then farewell ! '' said Elizabeth .
She withdrew her arm from his grasp and slowly departed , pausing at the door XXXXX give one long , shuddering gaze that seemed almost to penetrate the mystery of the black veil .
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