I should like your definite answer then, if it is not inconvenient.

I could come and see you that night, the day after to-morrow--if you wished." Mr.Taynton thought over this with his habitual deliberation.
"You will readily understand that all friendly relations between us are quite over," he said.

"You have done a cruel and wicked thing, but I don't see how I can resist it.

I should like, however, to have a little further talk about it, for which I have not time now." Mills rose.
"By all means," he said.

"I do not suppose I shall be back here till nine in the evening.