You, for instance, you live, you are not afraid to live. ” The ants seemed to salute in attention. Then, in a few years, he and Ruth might fare forth in comfort and security. ’ ‘Gérard,’ she said, giving the French version with a soft “g” and not quite managing the “l”. To-night the subtle suggestiveness of those few daring lines, fascinating in their very simplicity, the head thrown back, the half-closed eyes—the inner meaning of the great artist seemed to come to him with a rush. “I saw him stagger and sink down, and the pistol was smoking still in my hand. Just sit down on that stool again and let’s talk of this in cold blood.