You won't be shocked at what I tell you." "Yes, yes," said Mrs.Lovell, hastily: "I have learnt--I am aware of the tale.

Some one has been injured or, you think so.

I don't accuse you of madness, but, good heavens! what means have you been pursuing! Indeed, sir, let your feelings be as deeply engaged as possible, you have gone altogether the wrong way to work." "Not if I have got your help by it, madam." "Gallantly spoken." She smiled with a simple grace.

The next moment she consulted her watch.
"Time has gone faster than I anticipated.

I must leave you.