I wanted our friendship to benefit us both, and now I've spoiled it all." "No, you haven't spoiled it all," said Luzanne with a sigh, and she buttoned up the neck of her blouse, flushing slightly as she did so.
Her breast heaved and suddenly she burst into tears.

It was evident she wanted Carnac to comfort her, perhaps to kiss her again, but he did not do so.

He only stood over her, murmuring penance and asking her to forget it.
"I can't forget it--I can't.

No man but my father has ever kissed me before.

It makes me, oh! so miserable!" but she smiled through her tears.