"I was proud of you as a beautiful child, and tried to win your love by indulgence.

Heaven knows, I would like to be a different man, but it's all a breathless hurry after bubbles that vanish when grasped! Well, what do you propose to do?
You see that you can't hesitate much longer." "I will decide soon," she answered, sullenly.

Although her conscience echoed his words, and she felt their justice, her pride prevailed, and she permitted him to depart without another word..