Oh, don't misunderstand, dearest--I'm NOT glad that your happiness isn't perfect any longer--I can say that sincerely; but since it isn't, there isn't such a gulf between us." "I DO understand that, too, Leslie.

Now, we'll just shut up the past and forget what was unpleasant in it.

It's all going to be different.
We're both of the race of Joseph now.

I think you've been wonderful--wonderful.

And, Leslie, I can't help believing that life has something good and beautiful for you yet." Leslie shook her head.
"No," she said dully.