You said it was hard on you." She pressed her hands together.

"Yes, that is what you said." This was awkward for Tommy.

"She believes I meant that," he cried hoarsely.

"Grizel believes that of me! I have behaved since then as if that was what I meant, have I?
I meant only that it would be hard on me if Elspeth learned of our love at the very moment when this man is treating her basely.

I look as if I had meant something worse, do I?
I know myself at last! Grizel has shown me what I am." He covered his face with his hands.