It was a mistake," was all he said.
Suddenly he felt thrown back upon himself, heartsick and cold.

For the first time in his life he could not see her side of the question.

The impassioned egotism of first love overwhelmed him.
"You met her on the night of the old Duchess' dance," Helen said.
"Yes." "You have met her since ?" "Yes." "It is useless for older people to interfere," she said.

"We have loved each other very much.

We have been happy together.