But now I am really a dead man, so it does not matter very much what I say." "Oh don't, Mr.Stephens!" cried the girl.
"I won't, if it is very painful to you.

As I said, it would make me die happier, but I don't want to be selfish about it.

If I thought it would darken your life afterwards, or be a sad recollection to you, I would not say another word." "What did you wish to say ?" "It was only to tell you how I loved you.

I always loved you.

From the first I was a different man when I was with you.