How could I be so blind, so stupid ?" "Never mind; it is not all over yet.

I know Malvine.

She is a simple-minded girl, without a bit of sentiment in her, mentally and morally healthy.

If she knew she had nothing to expect from you, I am perfectly certain that nothing would stand in the way of my happiness." "I will do whatever you wish--and first of all, I must put a stop to my visits there." "I must ask more from you than that, my poor Wilhelm.

Merely staying away is too passive.