" I know it. I know I shall make beastly mistakes, Father-" " The world does not forgive mistakes so quickly, my girl." He sounds bitter and sad." If the world will not forgive me," I say softly, " I shall have to learn to forgive myself." He nods in understanding." And how will you marry? Or do you intend to marry?" I think of Kartik, and tears threaten. " I shall meet someone one day, as Mother found you. "