I have given you no reason to believe that I ever took a greater interest in you than such as I might take in a friend.

I hourly pray that this--this too great interest you show in me, may pass quickly, and leave you what you were before.

You see I do not speak darkly, and I do not mean to speak unkindly.

Do not answer me, I beseech you, but take this as my last word.
Forget me if you can--" "I cannot," said Giovanni, deeply moved.
"Try.

If you cannot, God help you! but I am sure that if you try faithfully, you will succeed.