"Yes; very."
"But I must tell him."
"Who?"
"Richard."
"Oh—of course, if you think it necessary. But as it means nothing it may be bothering him needlessly."
"Well—are you sure you mean it only as my cousin?"
"Absolutely sure. I have no feelings of love left in me."
"That's news. How has it come to be?"
"I've seen Arabella."
She winced at the hit; then said curiously, "When did you see her?"