I've heard what you have to say; now you'll listen to me.

Good God, Diana!" he continued passionately.
"Do you think I'm going to stand quietly by and see our happiness wrecked ?" "I don't see how you can prevent it," she said dully.
"I?
No; I can do nothing.

But you can.

Diana, beloved, have faith in me! I can't explain those things to you--not now.

Some day, please God, I shall be able to, but till that day comes--trust me!" There was a depth of supplication and entreaty in his tone, but it left her unmoved.