And even as he spoke with indignation the very marks and stamp of this ill- usage of which he was so certain seemed to add to the inexplicable attraction he felt for her person.

It was not pity alone, I take it.

It was something more spontaneous, perverse and exciting.

It gave him the feeling that if only he could get hold of her, no woman would belong to him so completely as this woman.
"Whatever your troubles," he said, "I am the man to take you away from them; that is, if you are not afraid.

You told me you had no friends.
Neither have I.