Quotation from: The Little Lady of the Big House

Written by: Jack London

"But I am helpless. My hands are tied. I can't put an arm to hold you.
You can't share two. You have been in his arms--" He put up his hand
to hush her protest. "Please, please, dear, don't. You have been in
his arms. You flutter like a frightened bird at thought of my
caressing you. Don't you see? Your actions decide against me. You have
decided, though you may not know it. Your very flesh has decided. You
can bear his arms. The thought of mine you cannot bear."