I never knew the meaning of hate before.

Surely you cannot deem it possible that I could ever forgive ?" "No; that would be hard to conceive; and yet, I wished to hear the words from your own lips.

Will you answer me one thing more--why did you first assume the character of Rene, and why did you repose such instant trust in me ?" She smiled rather wistfully, her long lashes concealing her eyes.
"I think I myself hardly knew," she admitted timidly.

"It all happened, was born of impulse, rather than through any plan.

Perhaps it was just the woman in me.