Do not be so moved.

Remember that your confession is to be whispered to me alone." "Dont talk like that.

It is all a mistake.

My secret has nothing to do with you." Douglas drew back a little way.
"I am engaged to be married." "What do you mean ?" he said sternly, advancing a step and looking down menacingly at her with his hand on the back of his chair.
"I have said what I mean," replied Marian with dignity.

But she rose quickly as soon as she had spoken, and got past him into the drawing-room.