As far as I could forgive him, I forgave him.
Aubrey.
[With a groan.] Why, when was it you left us? It hasn't taken you long to get your robe "just a little dusty at the hem!"
Ellean.
What do you mean?
Aubrey.
Hah! A few weeks ago my one great desire was to keep you ignorant of evil.
Ellean.
Father, it is impossible to be ignorant of evil. Instinct, common instinct, teaches us what is good and bad. Surely I am none the worse for knowing what is wicked and detesting it!
Aubrey.