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could give only what he had。 Things were never complete
in this world； you had to snatch at them as they came or go
without。 Nobody could look into her face and draw back；
nobody who had any courage。 She had courage enough for
anythinglook at her mouth and chin and eyes！ Where
did it come from； that light？ How could a face； a familiar
face； become so the picture of hope； be painted with the
very colors of youth's exaltation？ She was right； she was
not one of those who draw back。 Some people get on by
avoiding dangers； others by riding through them。
They stood by the railing looking back at the sand levels；
both feeling that the train was steaming ahead very fast。
Fred's mind was a confusion of images and ideas。 Only
two things were clear to him： the force of her determination；
and the belief that； handicapped as he was； he could do
better by her than another man would do。 He knew he
would always remember her； standing there with that ex…
pectant； forward…looking smile； enough to turn the future
into summer。
End of Part IV