"Better die now and at once rather than endure the agonies of constant suspense. Let me die, and I will but anticipate the dagger of the assassin."
"What is your name?"
"What difference does it make to you?"
"Tell me."
"My name is Caroline Metti."
"Caroline, if what you told me earlier in the night was the truth this is the most fortunate night of your life; you have more reason to desire to live now than you ever had before."
"Do not mock and taunt me."
"I am neither mocking nor taunting you. I am telling you the truth."
"I do not understand what you mean."
"You will have different surroundings the rest of your life. You have won my interest and sympathy."