"My relations with Miss Lindsay were not of a sentimental kind.
Have you said anything to her--on your own account, I mean ?" "I have spoken to her on both accounts, and I know from her own lips that I am right." Trefusis uttered a low whistle.
"It is not the first time I have had the evidence of my senses in the matter," said Erskine significantly.

"Pray think of it seriously, Trefusis.

Forgive my telling you frankly that nothing but your own utter want of feeling could excuse you for the way in which you have acted towards her." Trefusis smiled.

"Forgive me in turn for my inquisitiveness," he said.
"What does she say to your suit ?" Erskine hesitated, showing by his manner that he thought Trefusis had no right to ask the question.

"She says nothing," he answered.
"Hm!" said Trefusis.