"I told you I knew why you were sent away on mission.

It was because you were my accepted lover--and your white-souled Joseph Smith wanted me for himself." "I can't believe it--you couldn't know such a thing"-- his faith made a brave rally--"but even so, if he sought you, why, the more honour to you--and to me, if you still clung to me." "Listen.

I was afraid to tell you before--ashamed--but I told my people.
It's three years ago.

I was seventeen.

It was just after we had become engaged.