He did care for me. He did love me." "He told you so?" "Yes;—he told me so." "And how did you answer him?" "I had that very morning become engaged to Mr. Kennedy. That was my answer." "And what did he say when you told him?" "I do not know. I cannot remember. But he behaved very well." "And now,—if he were to love me, you would grudge me his love?" "Not for that reason,—not if I know myself. Oh no! I would not be so selfish as that." "For what reason then?" "Because I look upon it as written in heaven that you are to be Oswald's wife." "Heaven's writings then are false," said Violet, getting
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