36/48 And as usual I succeeded in injuring where I meant only kindness. Can you believe that ?" "I--think you meant it kindly," she said under her breath. I do not blame you, if you really cared for me. I've told you so before." "Yes, but I was ass enough to think _you_ cared for _me_." She lay in her hammock, looking at him across the crimson-fringed border. |