You must not be led to suppose that any offer made by my uncle would help to purchase-- Indeed, there can be no need for us to talk about money." "I wished to let you know the facts of the case, exactly as they are.
And as to our uncle, I cannot but think that you would be glad, in such a matter, to have him on your side." "Yes, I should be glad to have him on my side; that is, if I were going-- But my uncle's wishes could not influence my decision.

The fact is, Bernard--" "Well, dearest, what is the fact ?" "I have always regarded you rather as a brother than as anything else." "But that regard may be changed." "No; I think not.

Bernard, I will go further and speak on at once.
It cannot be changed.

I know myself well enough to say that with certainty.

It cannot be changed." "You mean that you cannot love me ?" "Not as you would have me do.