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 . Before she could reply Mrs. Hill pounced upon them . Violet was wanted to sing . Mr. Spencer would excuse her , would n't he ? Mr. Spencer did so obligingly . Moreover , he got up and bade his hostess good night . Violet gave him her hand . `` You will call again ? '' she said . Spencer looked across at Madison -- perhaps it was accidental . `` I think not , '' he said .
`` If , XXXXX you say , love will come some time , it would be a very unpleasant revelation if it came in hopeless guise , and one never knows what may happen . ''
Spencer acquaintances as before for in into on to upon