He entertained me with interesting talk for the rest of my visit.

I have already said that he was a man of great personal charm.
He accompanied me to the car and saw me comfortably tucked in.
"You won't give me away, will you ?" he said, shaking hands.
"How ?" I asked.
"By telling any one I'm here." I promised and drove off.

Marigold, full of the tea that is given to a guest, strove cheerfully to engage me in conversation.

I hate to snub Marigold, excellent and devoted fellow, so I let him talk; but my mind was occupied with worrying problems..