Declaring herself quite recovered, she rose.
"This is no such important affair that you must go at all costs," he said, regarding her anxiously.

"Say you feel unable, and I'll send a message at once." Already she had assured him that it would disappoint her greatly not to go.

Lilian meant, of course, that she could not bear to disappoint _him_, and to make confusion in their hostess's arrangements.

There was a weight upon her heart which made it a great effort even to move, to speak; but she hoped to find strength when the time came.
"You are quite sure that he has gone, Denzil--gone for good ?" "I am perfectly sure of it.

You needn't have another moment's fear." He tried to believe it.