But I don't see--I can't see--what else I could have done.

Things are so badly arranged.

It wasn't possible for us to be introduced by any one who knew us both, so I had either to break off your acquaintance after that first conversation, or conduct myself as I have been doing.

I think it's a very hard position.

My sisters would call me an immodest girl, but I don't think it is true.