Lady Dominey seems disposed to offer to you the affection which, notwithstanding their troubles together, she doubtless felt for her husband.

I risk your anger, my friend, but I warn you to be very careful how you encourage her." A light flashed in Dominey's eyes.

For the moment angry words seemed to tremble upon his lips.

Seaman's manner, however, was very gentle.

He courted no offence.
"If you were to take advantage of your position with--with any other, I would shrug my shoulders and stand on one side, but this mad Englishman's wife, or rather his widow, has been mentally ill.