"From the moment of our first disagreement, it has been your object to break off my friendship with the Draconmeyers.

Until I have something more than words to go by, I shall continue to give him my confidence." They crossed the stone flags in front of the Opera together, and turned up towards the Rooms.
"I think, perhaps, then," he said, "that we may consider the subject closed.

Only," he added, "you will forgive me if I still--" He hesitated.

She turned her head quickly.

Her eyes sought his but unfortunately he was looking straight ahead and seeing gloomy things.