I say simply that if you refuse he will probably ask the favor of some one else." "But do you advise me to consent, Philippa ?" inquired Lady Peters, anxiously.
"I advise you to please yourself.

Had he asked a similar favor of me, I might have granted or I might have refused it; I cannot say." "To think of that simple, fair-faced girl being Lady Arleigh!" exclaimed Lady Peters.

"I suppose that I had better consent, or he will do something more desperate.

He is terribly in earnest, Philippa." "He is terribly in love," said the duchess, carelessly, and then Lady Peters decided that she would accede to Lord Arleigh's request..