Believe me, that is the truth." He came closer up to her.

"Junia, if you'll stand by me, I'm sure I'll come out right.

I've been caught in a mesh I can't untangle yet, but it can be untangled, and when it is, you shall know everything, because then you'll understand.

I can free myself from the tangle, but it could never be explained--not so the world would believe.

I haven't trifled with you.