I don't ask for yes or no, it wouldn't be reasonable; you haven't had to think of me in this way.

But God knows how I shall live without you; it would be the cruelest word woman ever said if you refused even to give me a hope.' 'I cannot--do hear me--it is not in my power to give you hope.' 'Oh, you say that because you think you must, because I have come to you so suddenly; I have offended you by talking in this way when we scarcely know each other even as friends, and you have to keep me at a distance; I see it on your face.

Do you think there is a danger that I should be less respectful to you than I ought?
That's because you don't understand me.

I've spoken in rough, hasty words, because to be near you takes all sense from me.

Look, I'm quieter now.