His affection to me is more than a return for what I have done for him.

But when I did this,--when I made up my mind to do it, I made up my mind also that I could not allow myself the same freedom of choice which would otherwise have belonged to me.

Will that be sufficient, Mr.Finn ?" "How can I answer you, Lady Laura?
Sufficient! And you are not angry with me for what I have said ?" "No, I am not angry.

But it is understood, of course, that nothing of this shall ever be repeated,--even among ourselves.

Is that a bargain ?" "Oh, yes.