I am forced to say it.

I was a selfish, weak, unhappy fool when I thought I could care enough for you to marry you.

All the fault is mine; all the blame is on me.

I am a despicable woman." "Are you crazy, Ailsa!" "Half crazed, I think.

If you can, some day, try to forgive me--I should be very grateful." "Do you mean to tell me that you--you are--have been--in love with this--this broken-down adventurer----" "Yes.