I can never be his wife.

We are parted, never in all likelihood to meet again.

Well, he is the only man whom I have ever loved; and he is the only man whom I ever shall love.

If you think this state of mind proves that I am as bad as he is, I won't contradict you.

Do we any of us know how bad we are----?
Have you heard of Harry lately ?" The sudden transition, from an earnest and devoted defence of the man, to an easy and familiar inquiry about him, startled Sir Giles.
For the moment, he had nothing to say; Iris had made him think.