But, I
say, there
was a time
when I
knew
nothing of
you, and
cared
nothing
for you,
and yet
you drew
me on. And
if you say
you gave
me no
encouragement,
I cannot
but
contradict
you.”
“What you
call
encouragement
was the
childish
game of an
idle
minute. I
have
bitterly
repented
of it –
ay,
bitterly,
and in
tears. Can
you still
go on
reminding
me?” “I
don’t
accuse you
of it – I
deplore
it. I took
for
earnest
what you
insist was
