The fault was probably mine.

I misunderstood." She said: "I know he cared a great deal for you." The man was silent.
She turned directly toward him, pale, clear-eyed, and in the poise of her head a faint touch of pride.
"Please do not misunderstand his friendship for me, then.

If you were his friend I would not need to say this.

He was very kind to me, Mr.
Hamil." "I do not doubt it," said Hamil gravely.
"And you do not mistake, what I say ?" He looked her in the eyes, curious--and, in a moment, convinced.
"No," he said gently....

And, offering his hand: "Men are very ignorant concerning one another.