Neither do I blame the occupant of the other carriage for following you." "I pray you, leave aside such chatter!" she exclaimed.
"Very well, then, Madam.

Perhaps the best way is for us to be more straightforward.

If I can not be of service I beg you to let me descend, for I have business which I must execute to-night." This, of course, was but tentative.

I did not care to tell her that my business was with herself.

It seemed almost unbelievable to me that chance should take this turn.
She dismissed this with an impatient gesture, and continued.
"See, I am alone," she said.