...He said no.

[ There's a pause there, as she takes a moment. But at least she doesn't burst into hysterical tears??? That's usually a good sign. ]

So. Now I have a ring that I...really. Do not want. But it would be a waste to go an overemotional fit and chuck it off into the great beyond. Or the river. Or at his head.

And you listened to me, and helped me. And--And it's a nice ring, so--I thought, if anyone deserved it...