I beg that you will forget this absurd thing." Mr.Buckstone picked up the spray, and sitting down by Laura's side on the sofa, said: "Please let me keep it, Miss Hawkins.

I set a very high value upon it now." "Give it to me, Mr.Buckstone, and do not speak so.

I have been sufficiently punished for my thoughtlessness.

You cannot take pleasure in adding to my distress.

Please give it to me." "Indeed I do not wish to distress you.