If I ever do anything worth while it will be because of you . In everything I shall ever attempt I shall try to do it as if you were to pass judgment upon it . You will be a lifelong inspiration to me . Oh , I am bungling this ! I ca n't tell you what I feel -- you are so pure , so good , so noble ! I shall reverence all women for your sake henceforth . '' `` And if , '' said Beatrice , in a very low voice , `` if I were false to your ideal of me -- if I were to do anything that would destroy your faith in me -- something weak or wicked -- '' `` But you could n't , '' he interrupted , flinging up his head and looking at her with his great dog-like eyes , `` you could n't ! '' `` But if I could ? '' she persisted , gently , `` and if I did -- what then ? '' `` I should hate you , '' he said , passionately . `` You would be worse than a murderess . You would kill every good impulse and belief in me . I would never trust anything or anybody again -- but there , '' he added , his voice once more growing tender , `` you will never fail me , I feel sure of that . '' `` Thank you , '' said Beatrice , almost in a whisper . `` Thank you , '' she repeated , after a moment . She stood up and held out her hand . `` I think I must go now . Good-bye , dear laddie . Write to me from Rome . I shall always be glad to hear from you wherever you are .
And -- and -- I shall always try to live up XXXXX your ideal of me , Stephen . ''
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