Perhaps, after having had an opportunity for deliberation, he should conclude to adopt it; meanwhile he entreated permission to retire to his chamber.

He was unable to exclude from his mind ideas which yet could, with no propriety, at least at present, be made the theme of conversation.
These words were accompanied with simplicity and pathos, and with tokens of unaffected distress.
"Arthur," said I, "you are master of your actions and time in this house.

Retire when you please; but you will naturally suppose us anxious to dispel this mystery.

Whatever shall tend to obscure or malign your character will of course excite our solicitude.

Wortley is not short-sighted or hasty to condemn.