Who was he that he should have dared to love her ? Silence alone had justified his love , and now he had lost that justification . She would despise him . He had forfeited her friendship for ever . `` Are you angry , Sara ? '' he questioned sadly , after a silence . `` I think I am , '' said Sara . She kept her stately head averted . `` If -- if you have loved me , Jeff , why did you never tell me so before ? '' `` How could I dare ? '' he said gravely . `` I knew I could never win you -- that I had no right to dream of you so . Oh , Sara , do n't be angry ! My love has been reverent and humble . I have asked nothing . I ask nothing now but your friendship . Do n't take that from me , Sara . Do n't be angry with me . '' `` I am angry , '' repeated Sara , `` and I think I have a right to be . '' `` Perhaps so , '' he said simply , `` but not because I have loved you .
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