He likes to think that people know him to be clever; and he will be glad to be told that you understand him." "I think him greater and better than all men; but, Ruth, you must not tell him what I say--not now, at least--for a reason." "What reason, Nina ?" "Well; I will tell you, though I would not tell anyone else in the world.

When we parted last I was angry with him--very angry with him." "He had been scolding you, perhaps ?" "I should not mind that--not in the least.

He has a right to scold me." "He has a right to scold me, I suppose; but I mind it very much." "But he has no right to distrust me, Ruth.

I wish he could see my heart and all my mind, and know every thought in my breast, and then he would feel that he could trust me.

I would not deceive him by a word or a look for all the world.