He affected to be in no way surprised at the visit, and shook hands naturally.
'You find me in a state of disorder, Mrs.Dalmaine,' he said.

'Pray excuse it; I start on a long journey to-morrow morning.' Paula murmured phrases.

She was hot, and wished in her heart that she had not done this crazy thing; really she could not quite say why she had done it.
'So you're going to America again, Mr.Egremont ?' 'Yes.' 'I heard so.

I knew you wouldn't come to say good-bye to me, so I came to you.' She was looking about for signs of female occupation; none whatever were discoverable.
'You are kind.' 'I won't stay, of course.

You are very busy--' 'I hope you will let me give you a cup of tea ?' 'Oh no, thank you.