“'He loves you still, my dear, but his family want him to marry some one, and you understand—'
“She gave a start and exclaimed:
“'Ah! Ah! Now I understand:
“And turning toward him, she said:
“'You are—you are going to get married?'
“He replied decidedly” 'Yes.'
“She took a step forward.
“'If you marry, I will kill myself! Do you hear?'
“He shrugged his shoulders and replied:
“'Well, then kill yourself!'