"I hope so," said Ayala.
"I take that for granted. Of course I hate him."
"Oh, Tom; you shan't say that."
"It's human nature! I can tell a lie if you want it. I'd do anything for you. But you may tell him this: I'm very sorry I struck him."
"He knows that, Tom. He has said so to me."
"He behaved well to me,—very well,—as he always does to everybody."
"Now, Tom, that is good of you. I do like you so much for saying that."
"But I hate him!"
"No!"
"The evil spirits always hate the good ones. I am conscious of an evil spirit within my bosom. It is because my spirit is evil that you would not love me. He is good, and you love him."