And listen you shall.

It is not your fault that this unpleasantness has arisen.

I do not blame you for anything; remember that.

And for the same reason you should not blame me for anything." He noticed her bosom heaving as she sat with clenched hands, and it was all he could do to conquer the desire to flash his arms out and around her instead of going on with his coolly planned campaign.

As it was, he nearly told her that she was a most adorable boy.