At last he said, 'I hoped you would think all the better of me, Tina, for doing as I have done, instead of bearing malice towards me.

I hoped you would see that it is the best thing for every one--the best for your happiness too.' 'O pray don't make love to Miss Assher for the sake of my happiness,' answered Tina.
At this moment the door opened, and Miss Assher entered, to fetch her reticule, which lay on the harpsichord.

She gave a keen glance at Caterina, whose face was flushed, and saying to Captain Wybrow with a slight sneer, 'Since you are so chill I wonder you like to sit in the window,' left the room again immediately.
The lover did not appear much discomposed, but sat quiet a little longer, and then, seating himself on the music-stool, drew it near to Caterina, and, taking her hand, said, 'Come, Tina, look kindly at me, and let us be friends.

I shall always be your friend.' 'Thank you,' said Caterina, drawing away her hand.

'You are very generous.