I know you don't lie." "No." "Then what do you mean ?" "Nothing much, Jim, except I'm really not worthy of her.

I'm no good, you know, and she ought to get a fellow like--like you." "Absurd! You ought to be ashamed of yourself." "Never mind me.

See here; don't you admire her ?" "Why--why, yes," stammered Jim, flushing a dark, guilty red at the direct question.

"Who could help admiring her ?" "That's what I thought.

And I know she admires you for qualities which I lack.