I have been deceived, and placed all my trust in a shadow.

Don't you think we ought to be able to feel for each other ?" His vehemence and the bitterness of his tone terrified her.

She laid her little trembling hand on his appealingly.
"What do you mean ?" she whispered.
But he had controlled himself instantly.

He took hold of her hand and put it to his lips.
"I mean nothing," he said, "at least nothing I can tell you about at present.

Are you feeling strong enough to meet Mrs.Costello?
You must not frighten her, you know, as you did me." "Did I frighten you?
I am so sorry and ashamed--only, you know--Yes, I can behave well now." He saw that she could.