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ISN'T that right? Was it in the realms of probability? It can't be said to be possible, can it? Why, for what reason did that woman die?
Oh, believe me, I understand; but the reason she died is still an open question. She was afraid of my love and asked herself seriously whether she should accept it or not, could not bear the dilemma, and found it better to die. I know, I know, it's plain enough; she had made too many promises and got frightened that she couldn't keep them-it's obvious. There are some truly horrible considerations involved.