You have not been received at this house of late years, and my father still despises you.

There is another danger you have brought upon me.

My father seemed suspicious this morning, and asked me quite pointedly what I knew of this strange affair." "But of course you lied to him.

All right, Diana; perhaps there is nothing to be gained from your alliance, and I'll let you out of the deal from this moment.

The battle's mine, after all, and I'll fight it alone.