I'd rather you didn't.

I'll take the will for the deed." Belllounds evidently experienced a poignant shock of amaze, of relief, of wonder, of gratitude.

In an instant he seemed transformed.
"Collie, if I hadn't loved you before I'd love you now.

That was going to be the hardest job I ever had--to tell you my--my story.

I meant it.
And now I'll not have to feel your shame for me and I'll not feel I'm a cheat or a liar....