“ Perhaps not,” said Aaron, who had risen and was sitting on the side of the bed.
“ I would very much like to try life in another continent, among another race. I feel Europe becoming like a cage to me. Europe may be all right in herself. But I find myself chafing. Another year I shall get out. I shall leave Europe. I begin to feel caged.”
“ I guess there are others that feel caged, as well as you,” said Aaron.
“ I guess there are.”
“ And maybe they haven't a chance to get out.”
Lilly was silent a moment. Then he said:
“ Well, I didn't make life and society. I can only go my own way.”
Aaron too was silent. A deep disappointment was settling over his spirit.
“ Will you be alone all winter?”
“ Just myself and Tanny,” he answered. “But people always turn up.”
“ And then nex
