She has tried to deny her heart--she has tried to put other things above her love, but she knows now that she cannot.

It is fortunate for you both that she realized her love for Mr.Acton before she had spoiled not only her own life but yours as well." "But, how could she promise to be my wife when she loved Phil ?" he demanded.
"But, how could you ask her when you--" Helen retorted quickly, without thinking of herself.

Then she continued bravely, putting herself aside in her effort to make him understand.

"You tempted her, Larry.

You did not mean it so, perhaps, but you did.