`` I do n't know , '' said Violet amusedly . `` You ought to be a better judge than I . You are a man . '' `` I have never loved anybody , so I am in no position to decide , '' said Spencer . There was as little self-consciousness in his voice as if he were telling her a fact concerning the Loon Lake trouble . Violet rose to the occasion . `` You have an interesting experience to look forward to , '' she said . Spencer turned his deep-set grey eyes squarely upon her . `` I do n't know that . When I said I had never loved , I meant more than the love of a man for some particular woman . I meant love in every sense . I do not know what it is to have an affection for any human being . My parents died before I can remember . My only living relative was a penurious old uncle who brought me up for shame 's sake and kicked me out on the world as soon as he could . I do n't make friends easily . I have a few acquaintances whom I like , but there is not a soul on earth for whom I care , or who cares for me . '' `` What a revelation love will be to you when it comes , '' said Violet softly . Again he looked into her eyes . `` Do you think it will come ? '' he asked .
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