I shall go back to London as soon as I can; and the affair will drop somehow or another.

She will forget all about me." "Happy-go-lucky Marmaduke.

I think if neglect and absence could make her forget you, you would have been forgotten before this." "Yes.

You see you must admit that I gave her no reason to suppose I meant anything." "I am afraid you have consulted your own humor both in your neglect and your attentions, Duke.

The more you try to excuse yourself, the more inexcusable your conduct appears.