I'm sure I could, Hugh.

Even though she is pledged to another man, I could love her so powerfully that a new love would be inspired in her for me.

You don't know how I love her.

Hugh, you are not angry with me for having told you this ?" "Angry?
Great Heavens, no! I'm heartbroken over it," cried Hugh.

There were traces of tears in his eyes.
"You know how hopeless it is for me," went on Veath, "and I hope you will remember that I have been honest and plain with you.