But I cannot stand your contempt, or have you believe me wholly heartless, altogether unworthy.

We--we must part, now and forever; there is no other honorable way.

I tried so hard to compel you to leave me before; I accepted that engagement at the Gayety, trusting such an act would disgust you with me.

I am not to blame for this; truly, I am not--no woman could have fought against Fate more faithfully; only--only I couldn't find sufficient courage to confess to you the whole truth.

Perhaps I might have done so at first; but it was too late before I learned the necessity, and then my heart failed me.