On the contrary, he claims the fault is all his own.
And he's most contrite and repentant, Kate.

Absolutely so.

All he asks in the world is to make amends and--well, resume the old relation, whenever you are willing." Kate shook her head.
"That's noble and big of him, father," said she, "to assume all the blame.

Really, half of it is mine.

But he's acted like a true man, in taking it.