It may happen that I shall need your vindication with your father.

Will you give it ?" "What vindication do you need, that I can give ?" asked she, opening her dark eyes upon him questioningly.
"That's what I wish to explain.

I am in a difficult position.

Would you mind stepping down into the garden?
It won't take a minute." Curiosity, if not especially feminine, is at least human.

Miriam descended the steps, Freeman beside her.