But she -- she thinks she was the one to blame . '' `` Does she ? '' It was my turn to ask questions now , but my heart thumped so that I could hardly speak . `` Yes , she says she was too hasty and unreasonable . She did n't mean to flirt at all -- and she never cared for anyone but -- him . But his jealousy irritated her . I suppose she said things to him she did n't really mean . She -- she never supposed he was going to take her at her word . '' `` Do you think she cares for him still ? '' Considering what was at stake , I think I asked the question very well . `` I think she must , '' said Jane languidly . `` She has never looked at any other man . She devotes most of her time to charitable work , but I feel sure she is n't really happy . '' So the settlement story was true . Oh , Jane ! `` What would you advise my cousin to do ? '' I asked . `` Do you think he should go boldly to her ? Would she listen to him -- forgive him ? '' `` She might , '' said Jane .
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