Himself worn out and suffering a reaction of despondency, Quarrier more than once repented what he had done.

In Lilian's state of health such a shock as this might have results that would endanger her life.

She had not a strong constitution; he recalled the illness of a year ago, and grew so anxious that his fits of slumber gave him no refreshment, In the early dawn, finding that she was awake, he spoke to her of the necessity of avoiding excitement during the next few days.
"I wish you could go away till the affair is over." "Oh, there is no need of that! I couldn't be away from you." "Then at all events keep quietly at home.

There'll be the deuce of an uproar everywhere to-day." "We shall lunch at Mary's, you know.

I had rather be there than sitting alone." "Well, Molly will be good company for you, I dare say.