It was for ever.

That was what was meant to be.
It seemed to me I owed debts on every hand--to the world--to you: I tried--tried to pay--to pay you fair, ache for ache, if I could, for the hurts I'd given you.

And you wouldn't let me.

You were wonderful.

Before the throne of God--here--now, I'll say it: I love you! But now it's over." "It is easier now," she said again.