"Is it not possible that I could be near you often and comfort you?" said Deronda. He was under that stress of pity that propels us on sacrifices.
"No, not possible," she answered, lifting up her head again and withdrawing her hand as if she wished him to move away. "I have a husband and five children. None of them know of your existence."
Deronda felt painfully silenced. He rose and stood at a little distance.

"Is it not possible that I could be near you often and comfort you?" said Deronda.
"No," she answered, withdrawing her hand. "I have a husband and five children. None of them know of your existence."
Deronda felt painfully silenced. He rose and stood at a little distance.
