"It was a rotten thing to do," said Harry.
"I have been very much ashamed of myself," answered Robin. "I would make Miss Feverel any apology that is in my power, but there seems to be little that I can do."
Harry said no more.
"I am really sorry," said Clare at last, "to speak about a business like this just now—but really there is no time to lose. I am sure that you will do something to prevent trouble in the Courts, and that is what Miss Feverel seems to threaten."
"What do you want me to do?" he asked.
"To see her—to see her and try and arrange some compromise——"
"I should have thought that Robin was the proper person——"
"He has tried and failed; she would not listen to him."
"Then I am afraid that she will not listen to me—a perfect stranger with no claims on her interest."
"It is precisely that. You will be able to put it on a business footing, because sentiment does not enter into the question at all."