When she seemed a little better, Tristan let go of her hand, got up - his calves were going numb - and sat down next to her on the bench. She thought of him as family... She really did seem intent on tearing at his heartstrings. Quietly he answered: "I wish I would have acted more like family to you when you needed it, Pippa. I could have done so much to make your grief and loneliness a little more bearable, only I didn't. For what its worth now, I am sorry. If you shall have some kind memories of me alongside my sister, that is more than I merited. But as for your engagement with Mr. Blacke, that may no longer be necessary..." How did he break it to her?