You really can defend yourself.

That's all I was up to.

So let us hear that you forgive me.

The door's open.

You won't be bothered by me any more; and don't hate me overmuch." "You might have learned to trust me without insulting me, Robert," she said.
"Do you fancy I'd take such a world of trouble for a kiss of your lips, sweet as they are ?" His blusterous beginning ended in a speculating glance at her mouth.
She saw it would be wise to accept him in his present mood, and go; and with a gentle "Good night," that might sound like pardon, she passed through the doorway..