That seems to be a Herculean relation.

What more would you be ?" "I am no longer that, at all events." "What!" cries she, flushing deeply.

"You--you give me up----" "It is you who give _me_ up." "You say you will no longer be my guardian!" She seems struck with amazement at this declaration on his part.

She had not believed him when he had before spoken of his intention of resigning.

"But you cannot," says she.