The message he might give; but delivering the answer to Lady Ongar would be another thing.
Lady Clavering listened to what he said, but when he pressed her for a reply she shook her head.

"And why not, Lady Clavering ?" "People can't always leave their houses and go away, Harry." "But I should have thought that you could have done so now; that is, before long.

Will Sir Hugh remain here at Clavering ?" "He has not told me that he means to go." "If he stays, I suppose you will stay; but if he goes up to London again, I cannot see why you and your sister should not go away together.
She mentioned Tenby as being very quiet, but she would be guided by you in that altogether." "I do not think it will be possible, Harry.

Tell her, with my love, that I am truly obliged to her, but that I do not think it will be possible.
She is free, you know, to do what she pleases." "Yes, she is free.

But do you mean-- ?" "I mean, Harry, that I had better stay where I am.