Will you do this for me, Talbot ?" "You know that you've no need to ask," said the Marquess.

"Do you mean to tell me this is all I can do, that you will permit me to do ?" "That is all," said Mr.Clendon, quietly.

"I am much obliged to you.
Yes; I am sincerely, unaffectedly grateful.

Do you think I don't realize how badly I've treated you, Talbot, not only in allowing you to believe I was dead, but in turning up again?
Well, do this for me, help this young girl, and try to persuade yourself that we can cry quits." "Quits! It is absurd! You are going?
By Heaven, I feel that I ought not to let you go.

That, in justice to myself, my own sense of right and honour, I ought to detain you, proclaim that----" "It would be of no use," said Mr.Clendon.