Do you see what I mean ?" "Of course I do," answered Dyce, meditatively.

"Yes, it's fine.

It increases my respect for our friend." "I have always respected her," said Constance, "and I am sorry now that I did not respect her more.

Often she has irritated me, and in bad temper I have spoken thoughtlessly.

I remember that letter I wrote you, before you first came to Rivenoak; it was silly, and, I'm afraid, rather vulgar." "Nothing of the kind," interposed Lashmar.