'Ah,' she cried in indignation, 'you cur! Go, go!'
She pointed to the door. Then I felt a sudden revulsion. I fell on my
knees and seized her hands.
'Oh, forgive me, Giulia. I don't know what I am saying; I am mad. But
don't rob me of your love; it is the only thing I have to live for. For
God's sake, forgive me! Oh, Giulia, I love you, I love you. I can't live
without you.' The tears broke from my eyes. I could not stop them.
'Leave me! leave me!'