Before I knew the truth, I felt the shadow of secrecy in your life.

When you talked most, I felt you most secretive, and the feeling slowly closed the door upon all frankness and sympathy and open speech between us.

I was always shy and self- conscious and self-centred, and thought little of myself; and I needed deep love and confidence and encouragement to give out what was in me.

I gave nothing out, nothing to you that you wanted, or sought for, or needed.

You were complete, self-contained.