I don't think you have been to blame in any way; I am sure you had no choice but to do as he asked you.

You have repeated all he said ?' 'Yes, all; all the words, that is.

There was something that I can't repeat.' 'And if I consented to see him, how was he to know ?' 'I promised to write to him.

He is staying at Agworth.' 'You mustn't do that, dear.

I will write to him myself, then I can thank him for returning the book.