“I know my memories of you will – always be in my heart – and will help me when I can no longer – see you and no longer – hear your voice.”
“You feel like that and yet you will not marry me?”
“It is – because I love you – so much.”
Her voice trembled as she continued,
“I was thinking just now before you came into the room that – because I love you I want to – protect you and to take care of you and prevent anyone else from – injuring you not only physically, but by hurting your – mind or your feelings.”
She drew a deep breath before she said,
“That is what I should want to do – if I – married you.”
“But you are refusing me?”
“Because I could not take – part in your life – or be – accepted by your friends.”
She looked straight up at him, wanting him to understand.
“I am not only –
