I am waiting for an explanation." "What is the use of explaining what you already know ?" "I know nothing," he repeated doggedly.

"Explain." "Well," said Lady Agnes with some bitterness, "it seems to me that an explanation is really necessary, as apparently I am talking to a child instead of a man.

Sit down and listen." This time Lambert obeyed, and laughed as he did so.

"Your taunts don't hurt me in the least," he observed.

"I love you too much." "And I love in return.