Steve would not thank me if I did.

He is one of them that wants to reach his happiness in his own way, and by his own hand.

And I have good reasons for asking you such a question, or I would not ask it; you may be sure I have, that you may." Charlotte had put down her cup, and she sat with her hands clasped upon her lap, looking down into it.

Ducie's question took her by surprise, and she was rather offended by it.

For Charlotte Sandal had been taught all the reticences of good society, and for a moment she resented a catechism so direct and personal; but only for a moment.