I barely heard one compliment to you.

And Rose--what an effect it should have had on her! But, owing to your manner, I do believe the girl thinks it nothing but your ordinary business to go overboard after anybody, in your clothes, on a dark night.

'Pon my honour, I believe she expects to see you always dripping!' The Countess uttered a burst of hysterical humour.

'So you miss your credit.

That inebriated sailor should really have been gold to you.