He had yet to learn that the President preferred a straight-forward way of talking.
"I want you to forego this marriage," he said.
"Why ?" "Because that charming girl loves another man, but feels that she is bound to you.

I understand the position at last.

Mr.Bulmer, you cannot wish to break her heart and drive that fine young fellow, Philip Hozier, to despair.

Come, now! Let you and me reason this thing together.

Possibly, when she agreed to marry you she did not know what love is.