"It's within the meaning of the act--it would do me good.

Which way will you take me, Mrs.Lascelles ?" Mrs.Lascelles looked up quickly, surprised at a boldness on which I was already complimenting myself.

But it is the only way with a bold woman.
"Did I say I would take you at all, Captain Clephane ?" "No, but I very much hope you will." And our eyes met as fairly as they had done by matchlight the night before.
"Then I will," said Mrs.Lascelles, "because I want to speak to you.".