简爱 Jane72 - Chapter 18 Mr. Rochester’s Story

　　When I said nothing, he said, "Why are you silent, Jane?"

　　This was one of the most terrible moments of my life. I knew that he loved me and I loved him, but I knew I could not live with Mr. Rochester. "Jane, just promise me that you will be mine."

　　"Mr. Rochester, I will not be yours," I said, shaking. He said nothing.

　　"Jane," he said, with a gentleness that cut into my soul, "Jane, do you want us to live apart for ever?"

　　"Yes."

　　"Oh Jane, this is a terrible shock. It would not be wrong to love me."

　　"It would be wrong to do what you want."