His heart stood still. Her words made him feel slightly sick.
“It’s awfully good of you, but I couldn’t.”
“Don’t you care for me any more?”
“Yes, I love you with all my heart.”
“Then why shouldn’t we have a good time while we’ve got the chance? You see, it can’t matter now.”
He released himself from her.
“You don’t understand. I’ve been sick with love for you ever since I saw you, but now — that man. I’ve unfortunately got a vivid imagination. The thought of it simply disgusts me.”
“You are funny,” she said.
