You are a rude, indelicate--And so please understand it is all over between you and me." Both her auditors stood aghast, for she uttered this conclusion with a dignity of which the opening gave no promise, and the occasion, weighed in masculine balances, was not worthy.
"You do not mean that.

You cannot mean it," said Dr.Staines, aghast.
"I do mean it," said she, firmly; "and, if you are a gentleman, you will not compel me to say it twice--three times, I mean." At this dagger-stroke Christopher turned very pale, but he maintained his dignity.

"I am a gentleman," said he, quietly, "and a very unfortunate one.

Good-by, sir; thank you kindly.

Good-by, Rosa; God bless you! Oh, pray take a thought! Remember, your life and death are in your own hand now.