I have never had a complexion since--and my skin is so delicate, I cannot paint without producing a hideous rash.

But that is of no importance.

I wanted your opinion given positively.

I believed in you, and you have disappointed me.' Her head dropped on her breast.
'And so it ends!' she said to herself bitterly.
The Doctor's sympathies were touched.

Perhaps it might be more correct to say that his professional pride was a little hurt.