It was offered to me, pressed on me, the day after I last came here, the day after we were together in the library.

I did not know what to do.

I did not accept it.

But it seemed to me that each time I came to see you we became more and more estranged.

I was given two days to make up my mind, and within the two days, my dear, your letter came, telling me you did not wish to see me any more." "Oh, Hilary!" she whispered.
"I accepted the appointment at once.