I have done my best to escape from that man; and, step by step, as I think I am getting away, Destiny is taking me back to him.

I may be on my way to him here, hidden in this wretched little town.

Oh, don't despise me! Don't be ashamed of me!" "My dear, I am interested--deeply interested in you.

That there may be some such influence as Destiny in our poor mortal lives, I dare not deny.

But I don't agree with your conclusion.