I touch on nothing connected with it.

I simply wish that you should not be in ignorance of his proposal and his condition.' Diana bowed calmly.

'I grieve at his condition.

His proposal has already been made and replied to.' 'Oh, but, Mrs.Warwick, an immediate and decisive refusal of a proposal so fraught with consequences...!' 'Ah, but, Lady Wathin, you are now outstepping the limits prescribed by the office you have undertaken.' 'You will not lend ear to an intercession ?' 'I will not.' 'Of course, Mrs.Warwick, it is not for me to hint at things that lawyers could say on the subject.' 'Your forbearance is creditable, Lady Wathin.' 'Believe me, Mrs.Warwick, the step is--I speak in my husband's name as well as my own--strongly to be advised.' 'If I hear one word more of it, I leave the country.' 'I should be sorry indeed at any piece of rashness depriving your numerous friends of your society.

We have recently become acquainted with Mr.Redworth, and I know the loss you would be to them.