"I think it is just possible that I might have some idea that has not occurred to you; I might see some way out of the difficulty, that has not yet presented itself to you.

Please yourself about it; either trust me or not, as you will; but if you do trust me, rely upon it I shall find some way of helping you." "It is a hopeless case," observed Lord Arleigh, sadly.

"I am quite sure that even if you knew all about it, you would not see any comfort for me.

For my wife's sake I hesitate to tell you, not for my own." "Your wife's secret will be as safe with me as with yourself," said the earl.
"I never thought that it would pass my lips, but I do trust you," declared Lord Arleigh; "and if you can see any way to help me, I shall thank Heaven for the first day I met you.

You must hold my wife blameless, Lord Mountdean," he went on.