"You don't understand," she whispered.

"It can't be--it can never be.

There is something that makes it impossible, now and always.

I can't tell you more than that." "But, Ruth, dearest," I pleaded despairingly, "may it not become possible some day?
Can it not be made possible?
I can wait, but I can't give you up.

Is there no chance whatever that this obstacle may be removed ?" "Very little, I fear.