So I refused him , and I meant to marry you just because you are rich . '' Such a pained look came over his face . `` I did not think this of you , '' he said in a low tone . `` Oh , I know I have acted shamefully , '' I said . `` You ca n't think any worse of me than I do of myself . How you must despise me ! '' `` No , '' he said , with a grim smile , `` if I did it would be easier for me . I might not love you then . Do n't distress yourself , Katherine . I do not deny that I feel greatly hurt and disappointed , but I am glad you have been true to yourself at last . Do n't cry , dear . '' `` You 're very good , '' I answered disconsolately , `` but all the same the fact remains that I have behaved disgracefully to you , and I know you think so . Oh , Mr. Sinclair , please , please , go away . I feel so miserably ashamed of myself that I can not look you in the face . '' `` I am going , dear , '' he said gently . `` I know all this must be very painful to you , but it is not easy for me , either . '' `` Can you forgive me ? '' I said wistfully . `` Yes , my dear , completely . Do not let yourself be unhappy over this .
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