She was now a valiant little figure making a fight for happiness.
"I can't prevent that," he responded stubbornly.
She made a quick, appealing motion of her hands.

"Would you prevent it?
Aren't you glad to see me?
Don't you love me any more?
You used to love me.

In spite of all, you used to love me.

Even though you hated my money, and I hated your gambling--your betting on horses.

You used to love me--I was sure you did then.