But, in case you have, don't imagine I came to see you." "Take care," rejoined Acton, "how you put it into my head! I was thinking of you." "The occupation of extreme leisure!" said the Baroness.

"To think of a woman when you are in that position is no compliment." "I did n't say I was thinking well!" Acton affirmed, smiling.
She looked at him, and then she turned away.
"Though I did n't come to see you," she said, "remember at least that I am within your gates." "I am delighted--I am honored! Won't you come into the house ?" "I have just come out of it.

I have been calling upon your mother.

I have been bidding her farewell." "Farewell ?" Acton demanded.
"I am going away," said the Baroness.

And she turned away again, as if to illustrate her meaning.
"When are you going ?" asked Acton, standing a moment in his place.