"I thought that nothing so swift could possibly be lasting.

And then this morning father and I had a frightful row.
"I was starting out to come to you, and he caught me.

He all but disowned me.

I came right on--I told him I was coming.

And on the way here I thought--I knew I would have to tell you what had happened.
"And I thought if you were secretly sorry--for last night--when you heard about father and I--you would feel that you had to stand by me anyway! And then I would never know if you really-- So I had to find out, first." This confused explanation was perfectly clear to Ambrose.
"Will you always be doubting me ?" he asked wistfully.