I might say things to you which would perhaps end our friendship, which would give you a wrong impression.

No, let us stay just as we are for a little time." "This is most tantalising," grumbled Norgate.
She leaned over and patted his hand.
"Have patience, my friend," she whispered.

"The great things come to those who wait." An interruption, commonplace enough, yet in its way startling, checked the words which were already upon his lips.

The telephone bell from the little instrument on the table within a few feet of them, rang insistently.

For a moment Mrs.Benedek herself appeared taken by surprise.