But--but after all"-- her voice began to shake uncontrollably; she forced out the words with difficulty--"I've made a much bigger fool of myself.

I think you might consider that." He did consider it with drawn brows.
"Does that improve your case ?" he asked at length.
She did not answer him.

She was trying hard to read his face, but it told her nothing.

With a swift movement she slipped to her feet and stood before him.
"I don't know," she said, speaking fast and passionately, "what you have in your mind.

I don't know what you think of me.