You see, my dear, I love you so that I must have you by fair means or foul, but I cannot put any chain upon you except your own word.

I confess it, you see, even before this poor girl, if she is capable of understanding, which I doubt.

But speak again--do you make the offer ?" She hesitated, and he went on: "Be careful.

I have had you once, and I have lost you, it seems.

If I have you again there is no power in you--no power between earth and heaven to take you from me a second time.