He then remained still holding her right hand in his own right, so that they faced in opposite ways; and as he did not let go, she ventured upon a tender remonstrance.
"I think we have gone as far as we ought to go at present--and far enough to satisfy my poor father that we are the same as ever.

You see, Giles, my case is not settled yet, and if--Oh, suppose I NEVER get free!--there should be any hitch or informality!" She drew a catching breath, and turned pale.

The dialogue had been affectionate comedy up to this point.

The gloomy atmosphere of the past, and the still gloomy horizon of the present, had been for the interval forgotten.

Now the whole environment came back, the due balance of shade among the light was restored.
"It is sure to be all right, I trust ?" she resumed, in uneasy accents.
"What did my father say the solicitor had told him ?" "Oh--that all is sure enough.