"I can help you, and will, if you'll take advice.

I've always known your heart was generous and tender, under that ice you wear so well.

How long has this been going on ?" "Wilfrid!" "You want plain speech ?" She wanted that still less.
"We'll call it 'this,'" he said.

"I have heard of it, guessed it, and now see it.

How far have you pledged yourself in 'this ?'" "How far ?" Wilfrid held silent.