Before I go he said and paused -- I may kiss herIt was remembered afterwards that when he bent down and touched her face with his lips he murmured some words. The child who was nearest to him told them afterwards and told her grandchildren when she was a handsome old lady that she heard him say A life you love.

And yet I have had the weakness and have still the weakness to wish you to know with what a sudden mastery you kindled me heap of ashes that I am into fire.

I wish you to know that you have been the last dream of my soul.