“I don't know.”
“What, hasn't he told you?”
“He says she is lovely, and every way adorable; but then he is in love. The chances are she is not half so handsome as yourself.”
“And yet he is in love with her?”
“Over head and ears.”
“I don't believe it. If he was really in love with one woman he couldn't be just to another. I couldn't. He'll be coming back to me in a few months.”
“God forbid!”
“Thank you, old gentleman.”
Mr. Oldfield began to stammer excuses. She interrupted him: “Oh, bother all that; I like you none the worse for speaking your mind.” Then, after a pause, “Now excuse me; but suppose Sir Charles should change his mind, and never sign this paper?”
“I pledge my professional credit.”