The Hearthstone

Last summer I was thrown into the company of a most fascinating creature, a real goddess in my eyes. She understood me at last and looked to return, the sweetest of all imaginable looks. And what did I do? I confess it with shame. I shrunk, icily into myself like a snail. At every glance retired colder and farther until finally the poor innocent was led to dart her own senses,. overwhelmed with confusion at her supposed mistake persuaded her mar to decamp. By this curious turn of disposition I have gained the reputation of deliberate heartlessness - how undeserved I alone can appreciate.