"I can't imagine temptations," said Deronda. "Perhaps I am able to understand what you mean. At least I understand self-reproach." In spite of preparation he was almost alarmed at Gwendolen's precipitancy of confidence toward him, in contrast with her habitual resolute concealment.

"I can imagine temptations," said Deronda. "And at least I understand self-reproach." He was almost alarmed at her sudden confidence toward him, in contrast with her habitual concealment.
