It seemed to measure, to appraise.

She met it for a few seconds, and then in spite of herself she flinched.
"Will you tell me what you mean ?" she said in a low voice.
He turned round to her again.
"Why did you come here yourself ?" he said.

"And at night ?" She was trembling.
"I had to come myself--as soon as I knew.

I hoped to persuade you." "You thought," he said mercilessly, "that, however I might treat others, I could never resist you." "I hoped--to persuade you," she said again.
"By--tempting--me ?" he said slowly.
She gave a great start.

"Mr.Field--" He put out a quiet hand, and laid it upon her bare arm.
"Wait a moment, please! As I said before, I am not above temptation--being human.