"Sit still, my heart!" They drove along in silence for some time.

At last Mr.Barker began again,-- "Well, Professor, what are you going to do about it ?" "About what ?" "Why, about the conquest.

Shall you go there again ?" "Very likely." Claudius was annoyed at his companion's tone of voice.

He would have scoffed at the idea that he loved the Countess at first sight; but she nevertheless represented his ideal to him, and he could not bear to hear Mr.Barker's chaffing remarks.

Of course Barker had taken him to the house, and had a right to ask if Claudius had found the visit interesting.