Will you forgive me ?" "I will forgive you," in the same tone.
"Do you mean it?
Do you mean you will forgive me what I said to you that--the other night ?" "I did not say that," she answered, a little weariness sounding with the words.

Claudius's face fell.
"I am sorry," he said very simply.
"So am I.I am disappointed in you more than I can say.

You are just like all the others, and I thought you were different.

Do you not understand me ?" "Not entirely, though I will try to.

Will you not tell me just what you mean to say ?" "I think I will," she answered, looking up, but not towards Claudius.
She hesitated a moment and then continued, "We are not children, Dr.
Claudius; let us speak plainly, and not misunderstand each other." She glanced round the cabin as if to see if they were alone.