He made a step towards the door, but he stopped.

"Another reason why I came was that I wanted to hear what you would say in explanation of your having changed your mind." Her humbleness as suddenly deserted her.

"In explanation?
Do you think I'm bound to explain ?" He gave her one of his long dumb looks.

"You were very positive.

I did believe it." "So did I.Do you think I could explain if I would ?" "No, I suppose not.