"As Helen is my friend, you ought to be flattered.
Doesn't it look as if I was satisfied with you ?" "We'll let that go.

You took something for granted.

I suppose you see you might have been mistaken about my feelings ?" "Then no harm would have been done," Muriel rejoined, and putting down her fan, gave him a steady look.

"Was I mistaken ?" "You were not," said Festing quietly.

"I mean to marry Miss Dalton if she is willing.