"How did it come about?"
"As such things come about."
"What do you mean?"
"How do such things come about?"
"Does she love you?"
"No."
"What have you said to her? Does she know you care?"
"Yes."
"Ah, as far as that?"
"Since yesterday. Last night I went to end things. Until then not one word had smirched me or you. I went to say good-bye. She was put before me like a drink. And——"