No, not a word; it must be as I wish in this.

You are ill; I can do you that kindness at least, and then, by right, you can attend the ball, and, after it, your being among the first-class passengers can make little difference; for you will have met and spoken then, either to peace or otherwise." I had very grave doubts of any reconciliation; the substance of my notable conversation with Mrs.Falchion was so prominent in my mind.

I feared she would only reproduce the case of Anson and his wife.

I was also afraid of a possible scene--which showed that I was not yet able to judge of her resources.

After a time, in which we sat silent, I said to Madras: "But suppose she should be frightened ?--should--should make a scene ?" He raised himself to a sitting posture.