"But I will go with you to your door, and thank you all the way--though the way is far too short for all I have to say." "I have done nothing--it has really cost me nothing." Vjera squeezed her limp parcel under her shawl, and felt that she was speaking the truth.
"I cannot believe that, Vjera," said the Count.

"You could not have found so much money so quickly, without making some great sacrifice.

But I will give it back to you--" "Oh no--no," she cried, earnestly.

"Make no promises to me.

Think what this promise has cost you.