If you thought that you wronged me.

I--Blake and I--have been at work for you during these last days, and I rejoice to say our labours have not been idle." His manner grew assertive, boastful, as he proceeded.
"You know, of course," said she, "that I am married." He made a gesture of disdain.

"No matter," said he exultantly.
"It matters something, I think," she answered.

"O Richard, Richard, why did you not come to me sooner if you possessed the means of sparing me this thing ?" He shrugged impatiently; her remonstrance seemed to throw him out of temper.

"Oons!" he cried; "I came as soon as was ever possible, and, depend upon it, I am not come too late.