"I went to your home with Sadie because I thought she and Helen could learn something from each other; while I suspect she thought your society was good for me.

It's obvious that Helen agreed, and Sadie and I will always be grateful for her staunchness in sticking to us, although you disliked it.

Whether I'm worth the quarrel or not is another thing.

I hope you understand me as far as I've gone." Festing made a sign and Charnock continued: "Very well.

There was a time when I loved Helen, or honestly thought I did, but I imagine we had both found out our mistake when I gave her up.