"Such happiness and such honour are, I fear, very far beyond my reach.

But, nevertheless, I am prepared to testify as to your perfection anywhere." "And what would Miss Dale say ?" "Allow me to assure you that such opinions as I may choose to express of my friends will be my own opinions, and not depend on those of any one else." "And you think, then, that you are not bound to be enslaved as yet?
How many more months of such freedom are you to enjoy ?" Crosbie remained silent for a minute before he answered, and then he spoke in a serious voice.

"Lady Alexandrina," said he, "I would beg from you a great favour." "What is the favour, Mr Crosbie ?" "I am quite in earnest.

Will you be good enough, kind enough, enough my friend, not to connect my name again with that of Miss Dale while I am here ?" "Has there been a quarrel ?" "No; there has been no quarrel.

I cannot explain to you now why I make this request; but to you I will explain it before I go." "Explain it to me!" "I have regarded you as more than an acquaintance,--as a friend.