'You ought not to do it.

There was a time when I should have said you must not.

Well--I almost wish I had never seen light with my own eyes when I think of that!' 'Is this a time or place for recalling such matters ?' she asked, with dignity.

'You used to have a gentlemanly respect for me, and for yourself.

Don't speak any more as you have spoken, and don't come again.
I cannot think that this visit is serious, or was closely considered by you.' 'Considered: well, I came to see you as an old and good friend--not to mince matters, to visit a woman I loved.