You should have recognized the inevitable discord of our Opinions at that moment.' 'It didn't seem to me inevitable.' 'I should have despised myself if I could have affected sympathy.' 'Affected--yes.' 'Or have really felt it.

That would have meant that I did not know myself.

I should never again have dared to speak on any grave subject.' Miss Barfoot smiled sadly.
'How young you are! Oh, there is far more than ten years between our ages, Rhoda! In spirit you are a young girl, and I an old woman.

No, no; we _will not_ quarrel.

Your companionship is far too precious to me, and I dare to think that mine is not without value for you.