Perhaps I give way too much to what, after all, is only a sentimental feeling.

I am thankful that you came and told me; I shall always be thankful for that.
Take the money, but pay it back as soon as you can." "I shall do that," he answered.

"I shall do that you may rely upon it." She laid her hand upon his arm.
"Leonard," she begged, "I know that Elizabeth is very beautiful and very fascinating, and I don't wonder that you like to go and see her, but I want to ask you to promise me one thing." He felt as though he were suddenly turned into stone.

It was not possible--it could not be possible that she had guessed his secret! "Well ?" he demanded.
"Don't let her introduce you to her friends; don't spend too much time there," she continued.

"Elizabeth is my sister and I don't--really I don't want to say anything that doesn't sound kind, but her friends are not fit people for you to know, and Elizabeth--well she hasn't very much heart." He was silent for several moments.
"How did you know I liked going to see your sister ?" he asked, abruptly.
She smiled.
"My dear Leonard," she said, "you are not very clever at hiding your feelings.