The Hard Road of Love

Having talked through so much together, Gerald knew precisely what she meant. He thought for a while, and just when it seemed he would not respond he said thoughtfully. "What they violently stole from you, was a piece of flesh. What they couldn't steal was your love."

That night, for the first time, and at Stephanie's urging, they made very gentle love.

Epilogue.

A couple of weeks ago I dropped in to see Mr. and Mrs. Knight and their two children. I wish you could see how two people whose lives were nearly destroyed, one by human evil, the other by tragic accident, have helped to rebuild each other. Stephanie is perhaps lovelier than ever. Gerald, never the world's best looker, is full of bounce and good health. As for the children, well, you can just imagine.