She will soon forget." "Forget! Do you think she can forget ?" "Any woman can forget.

Only men remember." "It is the red blood in you--lying.

You know you lie." "It is to save your life," she said.
"I know; but it's no use." To Necia he said; "You needn't worry, little daughter." But her ears were deaf.

"You needn't give him up, I say--this will end all right." Seeing that she gave no sign of heeding, he stepped closer, and swung her about till she faced him.
"Can't you trust me this one time?
You always have before, Necia.

I say he'll marry you, and it will all come out right." She raised her hopeless eyes and strove gamely to meet his, then, failing, broke away, and turned back to the door.