'But let me tell you frankly you are blowing a cold coal.

I owe you so much for your kindness to the prisoner Champdivers.' 'Meaning that the lady's affections are more advantageously disposed of ?' he asked, with a sneer.

'Thank you, I am sure.

And, since you have given me a lead, just hear a word of good advice in your turn.

Is it fair, is it delicate, is it like a gentleman, to compromise the young lady by attentions which (as you know very well) can come to nothing ?' I was utterly unable to find words in answer.
'Excuse me if I cut this interview short,' he went on.