crying! Think what you would say to me, if the places were changed, and if those tears were mine. All your love and courage and devotion will not alter what must happen, sooner or later. Let my uncle have his way. Let us have no more troubles and heartburnings that any sacrifice of mine can prevent. Say you will live with me, Marian, when I am married⁠—and say no more.”

But I did say more. I forced back the contemptible tears that were no relief to

me

, and that only distressed

her