That is out of the question.

If I were entirely calm and rational, I should doubtless be asking myself why I should speak of my passion instead of trying to tear it out of my heart.

But, of course, being in love I'm neither the one nor the other.

The only explanation for the impulse to pour out a confession like this is overcharged nerves.

Or, after all, is it just unconscious egotism ?" His composure had slipped off and his tone had grown savage.
"Don't, don't, Lee! Don't cut at yourself!" "What was it I had started to say?
Oh, yes.