Mr.Bonsfield gives me his letters directly after lunch.

I think he'd tell me I might go, if I was late.

You see it's very easy for them to get a secretary, the work's not difficult though there's a lot of it; and there are hundreds of girls who'd be ready to fill my place in a moment." He watched her considerately.

"Thank God, my lance is free," he said.
"Well--I suppose you must--if you must.

I've enjoyed the talk." Her eyes lighted, smiling.