How could any one help being grateful for a confidence like his?
You know, Miss Atherton, I would do anything for him." "I believe you," said she warmly.

"You are good and unselfish." "Do you mind my saying," said Jeffreys, colouring, "that it is an additional pleasure to do what I can for Percy if it makes you happy ?" "I don't mind your saying it if it is true.

It does make me happy." And her face was the best witness to her sincerity.
Jeffreys was not the only person who saw that bright smile.

Mrs Rimbolt, entering the room at that moment, saw it too, and heard the words which it accompanied.
She glared round witheringly on Jeffreys.
"So, Mr Jeffreys, _you_ are here.

What brings you here ?" "Mr Jeffreys--" began Raby, feeling and looking very confused.
"Silence, Raby, I asked Mr Jeffreys." "I came here not knowing the room was occupied.