[how Henry deserves someone who could be overjoyed at this news. a woman who could smile wholeheartedly and respond with her own tender affections that she hoped might grow.

Grell Sutcliffe is not that woman, but she will do her best to handle this with grace, and so she very gently squeezes his hand.]

As I said, you are very kind to say such things. My sincere regret that as of now, I cannot give you the reply that you must so desperately wish for.