[There's nothing in Marianne's expression that implies that this is a trick. Sure, her expression is a little pained, but...well, Marianne's never been good at lying to others.]

You're not hurting me by being selfish, Hubert. You're...you're really not.

[Marianne does her best to be determined, trying to get the words she desperately needs to say out.]

You do make me happy. Constantly. You go out of your way for me so much...you never once minded how shy I am, and you've always been so kind to me besides. Even if... [Marianne's hands raise in front of her, clasping in front of her.] Even if you're a 'bad person', that doesn't erase everything good, that you've done. I-It really doesn't. And...it never will, to me.

You've been 'worthy' of my affection since I first started teaching you how to ride a horse, and...and you still are.