I suppose I shall always do that more or less--unless you help me.

Alma! Why can't you have a little compassion?
You know that I must always love you." "Nothing makes me doubt that like your saying it, Mr.Beaton.But now you've broken your word--" "You are to blame for that.

You knew I couldn't keep it!" "Yes, I'm to blame.

I was wrong to let you come--after that.

And so I forgive you for speaking to me in that way again.