This afternoon, I have had another private conversation with Lady Ogram.

Again your name had a prominent part in it, and this time there was no vagueness whatever in the communication made to me.

I was bidden, in plain terms, to make you an offer of marriage." Constance drooped her eyes, but gave no other sign of disturbance.
"Now," resumed Dyce, leaning forward with hands clasped between his knees, "before I say anything more about this matter as it concerns you, I had better tell you what I think about our friend.

I feel pretty sure that she has a very short time to live; it wouldn't surprise me if it were a question of days, but in any case I am convinced she won't live for a month.

What is your opinion ?" "I fancy you are right," answered the other, gravely.