"On these present conditions I can do nothing.

But if you will postpone all decision as to the continuance of your engagement a couple of months longer, and meanwhile leave Rome, leave Italy, I will do what I can to 'help you,' as you say, in the event of your still wishing to break it." "I must do without your help then! Your conditions are impossible.

I will leave Rome at the time I have always intended--at the end of June.
My rooms and my mother's are taken till then; all my arrangements are made accordingly.

Then, I will depart; not before." "You are not frank," said Rowland.

"Your real reason for staying has nothing to do with your rooms." Roderick's face betrayed neither embarrassment nor resentment.