I thought to keep it from you; I tried to appear unchanged; but it seems I have failed miserably." "And you will not tell me what this secret is ?" "I dare not! I would not have you suffer as I suffer." "A moment ago you said I would laugh at it and you.

Your terms are inconsistent, Sir Jasper." "Spare me, Olivia!--I scarce know what I say--and do not be angry." She drew her hands coldly and haughtily away from his grasp.

She was a thoroughly proud woman, and his secrecy stung her.
"I am not angry, Sir Jasper.

Keep your secret, if you will.

I was foolish enough to fancy I had right to know of any danger that menaces my baby, but it appears I was mistaken.