"Don't say that it's my misfortune."
"And since you must have left many inconsolable friends behind you in Rhodesia there is no reason why we should continue to be neighbours."
"Quite so."
"Of course, whether you return to Rhodesia or remain here is a matter of complete indifference to me."
"Precisely."
"But, should you elect to stay, you will be so good as to understand that, if you do call at Exham Park, you will be told that I am not at home. Good afternoon, Mr Morice, and good-bye."
"Good-bye, Miss Arnott. I had a sort of premonition that those orders would be re-issued, and that I should be shot if I was seen this side."
She had already gone some distance; but, on hearing this, stopping, she turned towards him again.
"Possibly if we raise the fence to a sufficient height, that will keep you out."
"Oh, I can scale any fence. No fence was ever constructed that I couldn't negotiate. You'll have to shoot."