Indeed, I will ask you to promise me that you will do so." "After what you have said, I have no alternative." "Exactly.

There is no alternative.

Either for his sake or for hers, there is none." Thereupon Miss Palliser got up, and wishing her companion good night, took her departure.

Throughout the interview there had been no cordiality of feeling between them.

There was no pretence of friendship, even as they were parting.