But of this I am sure, that if I have caused you unhappiness, I am very sorry to have done so.

I cannot alter it all now; I cannot unsay what I said then; nor can I offer you that which I have now absolutely given to another." And then, as she finished speaking, she did pluck up courage to look him in the face.

She was now standing as well as he; but she was so standing that the table, which was placed near the sofa, was still between him and her.

As she finished speaking the door opened, and the Countess of Desmond walked slowly into the room.
Owen Fitzgerald, when he saw her, bowed low before her, and then frankly offered her his hand.

There was something in his manner to ladies devoid of all bashfulness, and yet never too bold.