I feel sorry for both of you.

Clarke never will forgive you, even if you want him to, which I am sure you do not.

I don't know exactly what is in this letter, but I know it will make you ashamed to think you did not trust him." With this parting reproof the Colonel walked out, leaving Betty completely bewildered.

The words "too late," "never forgive," and "a great pity" rang through her head.

What did he mean?
She tore the letter open with trembling hands and holding it up to the now fast-waning light, she read "Dear Betty: "If you had waited only a moment longer I know you would not have been so angry with me.