Roger, anxious in regard to his errand, with time at his command, had come before the hour appointed and had strolled about, thinking not of Felix but of Felix's sister.

The baronet felt that he had been caught,--caught unfairly, but by no means abandoned all hope of escape.

'I was going to your mother's house on purpose to see you,' said Roger.
'Were you indeed?
I am so sorry.

I have an engagement out here with a fellow which I must keep.

I could meet you at any other time, you know.' 'You can come back for ten minutes,' said Roger, taking him by the arm.
'Well;--not conveniently at this moment.' 'You must manage it.