"[...] Apparently, I was not meant for married life. Otherwise I should have lived happily for ever and a day with you-and you know that was not the case. But you are not to blame. I wish in my heart of hearts that I had something to reproach you with-but I have nothing against you of any sort or kind. It was a great mistake-a cowardly act-to promise you yesterday that I would return if I regretted my decision. I know I shall never regret it. But in making such a promise I am directly hindering you.... Forgive me, dear friend ... but it is not impossible that you may some day meet a[...]".