"Well, you needn't despair.

It's true she isn't in love with you and is in love with me.

But if I keep away from her and discourage her it'll soon die out.

Women of that sort of bringing up aren't capable of any enduring emotion--unless they have outside aid in keeping it alive." "No, thank you," said Arkwright bitterly.

"I decline to be put in the position of victim of your generosity.