4/7 You must see by this time that he is not worth the feeling you have given him. He's more disturbed at his pulse beating one too many in a minute, than at all the misery he has caused you by his foolish tritling.' 'You ought not to speak so of him, Maynard,' said Caterina, passionately. He _did_ care for me; he _did_ love me; only he wanted to do what his uncle wished.' 'O to be sure! I know it is only from the most virtuous motives that he does what is convenient to himself.' Mr.Gilfil paused. He felt that he was getting irritated, and defeating his own object. Presently he continued in a calm and affectionate tone. |