Was he to come again on Monday, or Tuesday, or Wednesday?
Let her tell him that and he would go.

He doubtless reflected that Wednesday would suit him best, because there would be no House.

But Lizzie was too magnanimous for this.

"Lord Fawn," she said, rising, "you have paid me the greatest compliment that a man can pay a woman.

Coming from you it is doubly precious; first, because of your character; and secondly--" "Why secondly ?" "Secondly, because I can love you." This was said in her lowest whisper, and then she moved towards him gently, and almost laid her head upon his breast.