"He is in a terrible dilemma.

Do not talk to me about it, mamma.

I made a foolish mistake, and do not wish to be reminded of it." Lady Charteris detected the suppressed pain in the tone of her child's voice, and instantly formed her plans.
"I think of returning tomorrow," she said.

"Your father is getting impatient to have us with him.

He can not come to Earlescourt himself.
You say Mr.Earle is in a terrible dilemma, Valentine.