I throw myself upon your mercy." "You do me a great honour.

Will you speak without my prompting ?" "Yes.

I would prefer it.

In England, a year ago, I had a little flirtation with Mr.Dundas--no more, though we liked and admired each other.

We exchanged a few silly letters, and I forgot all about them until I fell in love with Raoul and promised to marry him--only a short time ago.