"I do not know how long the effect of that abominable water-weed may last," he said, "and I dare not leave you to walk alone.
If you prefer it I can send you in a trap with my gardener, but I had rather accompany you myself." "You are giving yourself a great deal of unnecessary trouble.

I will walk.

I am quite well again and need no assistance." They started without another word.

Gertrude had to concentrate all her energy to conceal from him that she was giddy.

Numbness and lassitude crept upon her, and she was beginning to hope that she was only dreaming it all when he roused her by saying, "Take my arm." "No, thank you." "Do not be so senselessly obstinate.