De Stancy knew better than to trouble her further that day with special remarks.

During the return journey he rode ahead with Mr.Power and she saw no more of him.
She would have been astonished had she heard the conversation of the two gentlemen as they wound gently downwards through the trees.
'As far as I am concerned,' Captain De Stancy's companion was saying, 'nothing would give me more unfeigned delight than that you should persevere and win her.

But you must understand that I have no authority over her--nothing more than the natural influence that arises from my being her father's brother.' 'And for exercising that much, whatever it may be, in my favour I thank you heartily,' said De Stancy.

'But I am coming to the conclusion that it is useless to press her further.

She is right! I am not the man for her.