"I did very wrong. I have been unkind and ungrateful, I know, and yet I appeal to you now."
"It is the only way to gain my forgiveness."
"Always the same generous Florence!"
"But now tell me, quick, what can I do for you?"
"Have you writing materials here?"
"Over there on that table."
"Then write what I dictate, I beg of you. It may save me."
"This paper has my initials on it. Does that make any difference?"
"On the contrary, it is all the better, as you are the person who is supposed to be writing to me."
"Go on, then, Valentine. I am ready."