'Can't say for the life of me; are you anxious about him or yourself?'
'Myself, perhaps.'
'Oh, be assured I shall take the greatest care of you,' said Sir Jasper, noting with delight how perfect was the contour of her face, the form of her hands and ears.
'Thanks; but this situation is intolerable—he ought to be here.'
'I wonder he doesn't look better after his property.'
'What do you mean?' asked Alison, at this impudent remark. 'I am not his property.'
'Oh—a relation, perhaps.'
'Not even a relation.'
'And you came to Antwerp some weeks ago?'
'Yes.'