I have told you that I will not take 'No' for an answer.

I love you with all my heart and soul and I cannot give you up." His voice was low and hoarse and thrilled with a strong man's passion.

Betty looked up into his face and tears of compassion filled her eyes.

Her heart softened to this man, and her conscience gave her a little twinge of remorse.

Could she not have averted all this?
No doubt she had been much to blame, and this thought made her voice very low and sweet as she answered him.
"I like you as a friend, Mr.Miller, but we can never be more than friends.