I wondered whether you had thought any more of it." The Princess shook her head.
"I dare not," she answered.

"I have gone already further than I meant to.

This house and the servants and carriages are costing me a small fortune.

I dare not even look at my bills.

Another house is not to be thought of." Major Forrest looked gloomily at the shining tip of his patent boot.
"It's jolly hard luck," he muttered.