She dreads nothing so much as the thought that _she_ has been the ruin of your prospects.

You have taught her to believe that you are made for politics; you can never undo that.

The excitement of this election had fixed the belief in her for ever.

For _her_ sake, you are bound to make every attempt to choke this scandal! Be weak--give in--and (she is weak too) it's all over with her happiness.

Her life would be nothing but self-reproach." "No, no, no! For a short time, perhaps, but security would be the best thing of all for her." "Try, then--try, and see the result!" She spoke with suppressed passion, her voice shaking.