But I can save her from being spoken of in alliance with me, and what I am, and I tell you, Louisa, I will not have it.' Saying which, and while he looked harshly at her, wounded pride bled through his eyes.
She was touched.

'Sit down, dear; I must explain to you, and make you happy against your will,' she said, in another voice, and an English accent.

'The mischief is done, Van.

If you do not want Rose Jocelyn to love you, you must undo it in your own way.

I am not easily deceived.