However, that is neither here nor there.

I enjoyed giving you lessons.

Unless you enjoyed taking them, the whole obligation rests on me." "They were very pleasant." He shifted himself into an easier position, looking well pleased.

Then he said, carelessly, "Has Mr.Marmaduke Lind come down ?" Marian reddened and felt giddy.
"I want to avoid meeting him," continued Conolly; "and I thought perhaps you might know enough of his movements this evening to help me to do so.
It does not matter much; but I have a reason." Marian felt the hysteric globe at her throat as she tried to speak; but she repressed it, and said: "Mr.Conolly: I know the reason.

I did not know before: I am sure you did not think I did.