And the poor fellow actually shed tears.
"Brace up, Palmer!" said Robert in a cheery voice. "She is not worthy of you. You are lucky to have found her out so soon."
"Perhaps you are right," said Palmer in a mournful voice. "But how could she be so false, so cruel?"
"You had not known her long?"
"No."
"And you will soon forget her, now that you know how false she is."
"I don't know, Robert," said the poor fellow sadly. "I don't think I shall ever get over it."
"Oh, yes, you will. You will meet someone else, who will appreciate your devotion."
They heard the window opening again, and fearing a second deluge, drew quickly away.