After two days of submission to her care, he had been somewhat rebellious, avoiding going out with her for a walk.

Because of his blind helplessness, and comprehending the uselessness of his resistance, he had finally yielded in passive silence.
"Let him think what he will!" concluded Marguerite courageously.

"Let him despise me! I am here where I ought to be.

I need his forgiveness, but if he does not pardon me, I shall stay with him just the same.
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