"I have not lost faith in you.

But I was brought up in a strict school; my mother was almost puritanical in her rules of conduct, and I have never entirely outgrown her conception of feminine limitations.

I am sure you have only done what is right and womanly.

Do not permit my first surprise to end our friendship." "That is for you to determine, Major Lawrence.

I have confessed, and thus cleared my conscience of deceit.