My stable is within a stone's throw; I can get a trap out in ten minutes." "No, thank you," said Gertrude haughtily.

"I do not wish to drive." She paused, and added in some bewilderment, "What has happened ?" "You fainted, and--" "I did not faint," said Gertrude indignantly.

"I never fainted in my life." "Yes, you did." "Pardon me, Mr.Trefusis.I did not." "You shall judge for yourself.

I was coming through this field when I saw you gathering hemlock.

Hemlock is interesting on account of Socrates, and you were interesting as a young lady gathering poison.