Do n't think that I 'm trying to take any advantage of your loneliness and sorrow . I know -- I have always known -- that you are far above me . But that could n't prevent my loving you -- just humbly loving you , asking nothing else . You may be angry with my presumption , but I ca n't help telling you that I love you . That 's all . I just want you to know it . '' Sara had turned away her head . Jeffrey was overcome with contrition . Ah , he had no business to speak so -- he had spoiled the devotion of years . 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 .
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