We may talk of how I can compensate you for--for the injury; but of nothing else." He ended with much mental objurgation, which swelled his throat.
"You can't compensate a man," returned Northway, "for an injury of this kind." "Strictly speaking, no.

But as it can't be helped--as I wronged you without knowing you--I think I may reasonably offer to do you whatever good turn is in my power.

Please to tell me one thing.

Have you spoken to any one except Mrs.Wade of what you have discovered ?" "No--to no one." It might be true or not.

Denzil could only hope it was, and proceed on that assumption.
"I am sure I may trust your word," he said, beginning to use diplomacy, with the immediate result that Northway's look encouraged him.