"You are the best man in the world, only—only——"
"I was the worst, the very worst. If you only had told me how you felt, dearest. If you only hadn't deceived me!"
"I had to."
"Out of consideration for me."
"No."
"It was. I understand. You thought the trip alone would do me good, and so you wouldn't say a word to change my plans." He had no thought for anything but contrition now. "And you stuck it out. My poor, brave, lonely darling! To think of me being so callous! How could I? And you in your condition!"
She drew from him.
"Jim——" she said.
"I won't hear you accuse yourself," he protested.
"But, Jim——"