'twas my first experience of anything of the sort, you understand-- [He breathes a sigh, his brows tilting sorrowfully] --and how sorely disappointing it was. I had expected more charming company, but 'twould seem the preferences I outlined hadn't much bearing at all on the choices you and your Teddy made.

[A shake of his head.]

How very cruel of you. And to think -- I might have known true love...

[The words are too sweet for him, nearly curling his lips into a sneer.]