11/20 Because there are some things I CAN'T regret--for myself. I was an insane ass ever to imagine that I and my way of living could ever fit in with a woman brought up like you. The incompatibilities were bound to come out--incompatibilities of temper, education, breeding--outlook on things--they were bound to separate us sooner or later, I'm glad that it's sooner, because that gives you a chance of getting back into your old conditions before you've grown different in yourself--dried up--soured--maybe lost your health, roughing it through bad times in the bush.... As it is, you'll get out all right--Never fear that I won't see you get out all right.' 'And you ?' she put in. |