How dare you point your finger at a man whose life has hitherto been as spotless as your own white raiment?
Yes, I did go to the tablinum--I did tear the emerald from the hanging; but I did it in a fit of recklessness, and in the knowledge that what is my father's is mine.

I threw away the gem to gratify a mere fancy, a transient whim.

Cursed be the hour when I did it!--Not on account of the deed itself, but of the consequences it may entail through your mad hatred.

Jealousy, petty, unworthy jealousy is at the bottom of it! And of whom are you jealous ?" "Of no one; not even of your betrothed, Katharina," replied Paula with forced composure.

"What are you to me that, to spare you humiliation, I should risk the life of the most honest soul living?
I have said: The judges shall decide between you." "No, they shall not!" stormed Orion.