12/14 I deeply regret that my good intentions have resulted so unhappily. Forget my annoyance, Mr.Earle, and forgive Dora; she could not have known what she was saying." "I forgive her," said Ronald; "but I never wish to look upon her face again. I see nothing but dishonor there. My love died a violent death ten minutes since. The woman so dead to all delicacy, all honor as to listen and suspect will never more be wife of mine." "Be pitiful," said Valentine, for Dora was weeping bitterly now; all her fire and passion, all her angry jealousy, had faded before his wrath. |