"I have been unjust, and deserve it." "I don't think he considers you unjust.

I did, and told you so.

He feels what he considers the disgrace so much that it seems to him perfectly natural he should be despised." "Yes, but I want him to see that he is not despised," she said quickly.
"You don't understand, Doctor." "I do understand perfectly, my dear; at least, I think--I think I do; I see that you want to put yourself straight with him, which is very right and proper, especially placed as we all are; but I would not do or say anything hastily.

You have spoken hastily once, you see, and made a mess of it.

I should be careful how I did it again, unless, of course," and he stopped.
"Unless what, Doctor ?" Isobel asked shyly, after a long pause.