I gave it to you, and I can't take it back." She hesitated, her eyes cast down, "He has written a long letter.

There's not a word in it I should be afraid to show you.

Will you read it--just to satisfy me?
Do read it!" Hilliard steadily refused, with perfect self-command.
"I trust you--that's enough.

I have absolute faith in you.

Answer his letter in the way you think best, and never speak to me of the money again.