What I did after my visit to you," he explained, "was to write straight off to Mrs.Newsome about you, and I'm at last, from one day to the other, expecting her answer.

It's this answer that will represent, as I believe, the consequences." Patient and beautiful was her interest.

"I see--the consequences of your speaking for me." And she waited as if not to hustle him.
He acknowledged it by immediately going on.

"The question, you understand, was HOW I should save you.

Well, I'm trying it by thus letting her know that I consider you worth saving." "I see--I see." Her eagerness broke through.
"How can I thank you enough ?" He couldn't tell her that, however, and she quickly pursued.