‘The month of her colours.’
‘Her money troubles are terrible.’
‘Both of you appear unlucky in your partners,—if winning was the object. She shall have all the distractions we can offer.’
‘Your visit to the Chartreuse alarmed her.’
‘She has rejoiced her husband.’
‘A girl. She feared the Jesuit in your friend.’
‘Feltre and she are about equally affected by music. They shall meet.’
‘Russett, this once: I do entreat you to take counsel with your good sense, and remember that you stand where you are by going against my advice. It is a perfect storm over London. The world has not to be informed of your generosity; but a chivalry that invites the most horrible of sneers at a man! And what can I say? I have said it was impossible.’
‘Add the postscript: you find it was perfectly possible.’
‘I have to learn more than I care to hear.’