But at heart he was much embarrassed, and he shuddered at the thought of the awful scene which he could foresee.
She had at last risen and raised her veil.

And looking at him she stammered: "Yes, I found myself at liberty earlier than I expected....
I feared some impediment might arise...

and so I came." Then, seeing how handsome and how affectionate he still looked, she could not restrain her passion.

All her skilful arguments, all her fine resolutions, were swept away.

Her flesh irresistibly impelled her towards him; she loved him, she would keep him, she would never surrender him to another.