In a way, I belong to him.

Oh! How can I explain?
Even though we may never marry, there is a faithfulness of the spirit, Tim.

It's--it's the biggest part of love, really----" She broke off, and presently she felt Tim's hands on her shoulders.
"I think I understand, dear," he said gently.

"It's just what I should expect of you.

It means the end of everything--everything that matters for me.