They're always together, and--well, it's plain what's likely enough to happen.

If it does, what will be said?
Who'll believe he did it unconsciously?
And if he breaks her heart, how is it better because he did it unconsciously ?" "You are unusually benevolent," said Morewood dryly.
"Hang it! a man has some feelings." "You're a humbug, Ayre!" "Never mind what I am.

You won't tell him ?" "No." "It would be a very interesting problem." "It would." "That vow of his is all nonsense, ain't it ?" "Utter nonsense!" "Why shouldn't he have his chance of being happy in a reasonable way?
I shouldn't wonder if she took him." "No more should I." "Upon my soul, I believe it's a duty! I say, Morewood, do you think he'd see it for himself from the picture ?" "Of course he would.

No one could help it." "Will you let him see it ?" Morewood took a turn or two up and down, tugging his beard.

The issue was doubtful.