All the time, I knew there was a reason, but I could not tell then what it was.

He said at last, that he was going to Mr.
Ffolliott.

He said, 'I will meet him in the wood and I will take your note with me.' "Betty, it was so shameful that I fell down on my knees.

'Oh, don't--don't--do that,' I said.

'I beg of you, Nigel.