Let there be at least one man whom I do not fear.

You know there can be nothing honest between us, and if it be possible that one so lowly as I can deserve your respect, let me have it, Baron Ned, let me have it.

Let me keep it, for it is the dearest thing in life to me." There was such deep entreaty in her voice that it touched me to the heart, and I drew away from her immediately, saying:-- "I do know there can be nothing honest between us, Betty, and knowing it, have suffered.

What I have said to you is little compared to what I feel and to what I would say.

I can't help it that I love you, Betty, but you shall never have cause to fear me.