"I can not--I will not permit you to say this.

I have no right.

You have made me disloyal to my country; you shall not make me disloyal to all else.

If I should listen I would have no self-respect left.

For my sake be still, and go." "But I know you are not indifferent; you cannot conceal the truth." "Then be content, be satisfied, be generous." "If you will only say one thing." "What ?" "That I may come to you--after the war." She stood a moment motionless, and then withdrew her hand.
"That would be equivalent to a hope which I cannot give," she returned soberly.