Yet to use it would be plain disregard of his request.
Must she speak another word and go?
That would be very hard.

Shame and embarrassment notwithstanding, it was so sweet to be here; nay, the shame itself was luxury.
He said: 'I am so sorry I haven't a chair to offer you.

If I put the top on this box?
That is a very rude sort of seat, but--' Then he wished her to remain a little?
Or was it mere politeness, which modesty should direct her to meet with similar refusal?
It was so hard that she did not know what was proper, how she was expected to behave.
In the meantime, the seat was improvised.

He asked her with a smile if she would take it.
'Thank you, Mr.Egremont.

I'm afraid I mustn't stay.