"Yes. But I do not want to tell you what she is thinking."
"Why not?"
"It would make you unhappy."
"Does she love me, Alice? Do not hesitate to tell me the truth. I want it, and demand it. I am no coward."
"She loves you dearly."
"Then why do you hesitate to tell me what she is thinking?"
"Because you could not understand her feelings."
"Why not?"
"You cannot place yourself in her position. She is trying to discover which she loves better, and Oh, I see so much misery. I want to wring my hands. Please take it away."
"No, Alice, tell me exactly what she is thinking. You must and shall. Who stands between her and me?"