For, you see, this is to be a somewhat unusual transaction, and it may be embarrassing to the lady, even to myself.

So we ought to have some sort of warrant, something to show that we have been mindful of her feelings.

It will not do to take acquiescence for granted--although we act for her good." "Sir Nathaniel, you are a true friend; I am sure that both Mimi and I shall be grateful to you for all our lives--however long they may be!" So the two talked it over and agreed as to points to be borne in mind by the ambassador.

It was striking ten when Sir Nathaniel left the house, Adam seeing him quietly off.
As the young man followed him with wistful eyes--almost jealous of the privilege which his kind deed was about to bring him--he felt that his own heart was in his friend's breast.
The memory of that morning was like a dream to all those concerned in it.
Sir Nathaniel had a confused recollection of detail and sequence, though the main facts stood out in his memory boldly and clearly.

Adam Salton's recollection was of an illimitable wait, filled with anxiety, hope, and chagrin, all dominated by a sense of the slow passage of time and accompanied by vague fears.