It's because you were neglecting him." "Don't rub it in, Philip," said Elizabeth, flushing.

Then she moved up to him and laid a coaxing hand on his arm.

"Do you know that I have been awake half the night ?" "All along of Delaine?
Shall I tell him ?" "Philip, I just want you to be a dear, and hold your tongue," said Lady Merton entreatingly.

"When there's anything to tell, I'll tell you.

And if I have--" "Have what ?" "Behaved like a fool, you'll have to stand by me." An expression of pain passed over her face.
"Oh, I'll stand by you.