I saw that you fell in love with her at once--the first moment you saw her--and then I knew my revenge was secured.
"I bought my husband the yacht on purpose that he might go away and leave me to work out my plans.

I knew that he could not resist the temptation I offered.

I knew also that if he remained in England he would want to know all about Madaline before he allowed you to marry her.

If the marriage was to take place at all, it must be during his absence.

You seemed, of your own free will, Norman, to fall naturally into the web woven for you.
"I write easily, but I found it hard to be wicked--hard to see my lost love, my dear old companion, drift on to his ruin.
"More than once I paused, longing to save you; more than once I drew back, longing to tell you all.