Will you forgive me and may we not be friends ?" "I--I do not know," said Betty, surprised and vaguely troubled by the earnest light in his eyes.
"But why?
Surely you will make some little allowance for a naturally quick temper, and you know you did not--that you were--" "Yes, I remember I was hasty and unkind.

But I made amends, or at least, I tried to do so." "Try to overlook my stupidity.

I will not give up until you forgive me.

Consider how much you can avoid by being generous." "Very well, then, I will forgive you," said Betty, who had arrived at the conclusion that this young man was one of determination.
"Thank you.

I promise you shall never regret it.