Don't be vexed with me if, should she do so, I suggest to you to be very careful.
Your position will be exceedingly painful and exceedingly dangerous, and in a moment all your fine resolutions may come to nothing; though I am sure that she does not wish any such thing, poor dear.

Unless she really seeks this interview, I think, indeed, it would be best avoided." Morris made no answer, and the Colonel went away somewhat weary and sorrowful.

For once he had seen too much of his puppet-show..