"Indeed, I only think--or I _will only_ think--of you as my cousin," was the quick answer. "I am beginning to understand things better than I did, Robert, when you first came to England--better than I did a week, a day ago. I know it is your duty to try to get on, and that it won't do for you to be romantic; but in future you must not misunderstand me if I seem friendly. You misunderstood me this morning, did you not?"

"Indeed, I only think - or I will only think - of you as my cousin," was the quick answer. "I am beginning to understand things better than I did, Robert. I know it is your duty to try to get on, and that it won't do for you to be romantic; but you must not misunderstand me if I seem friendly. You misunderstood me this morning, did you not?"
