I can only warn you that all you would gain by it would be a most disagreeable exposure of your own and my private affairs, and much mortification to both of us.

The money is mine beyond all question.

I shall not reply to any more letters from you on this subject.

There is nothing more to be said; and all prolonging of the discussion is a needless pain, and is endangering the very foundations of our affection for each other.

I want to say one thing more, however; and I hope it will impress you as it ought.