You are paining Captain Wybrow extremely by your want of self-control.' 'Did he tell you I pained him ?' 'Yes, indeed, he did.

He is very much hurt that you should behave to me as if you had a sort of enmity towards me.

He would like you to make a friend of me.

I assure you we both feel very kindly towards you, and are sorry you should cherish such feelings.' 'He is very good,' said Caterina, bitterly.

'What feelings did he say I cherished ?' This bitter tone increased Miss Assher's irritation.