He wanted to be brave before her; and he wanted also to show his affection for her, if only he knew how to do so, without making himself humble in her presence.
"Shall I tell you, Nina, why I went to the Jews' quarter on Saturday ?" "No; tell me nothing.

I wish to hear nothing from you.

I know enough without your telling me." "I wish to save you if it be possible, because--because I love you." "And I--I never wish to see you again, because I hate you.

I hate you, because you have been cruel.

But let me tell you this; poor as we are, I have never taken a farthing of Anton's money.