It is not necessary for me to serve any man, in my capacity." "Why, then, did you say you were ?" "Because I thought I was still to be in that gentleman's charge.

I did not know he was about to desert me.

I preferred his company to worse." "He has only given you your own wish--I hope it is still your wish.
I hope it is not 'worse.'" "I beg you to forget that little note from me.

I was only frightened at the thought of a long journey which I did not know then might end so soon.

I only fancied I was in need of help." "Tell me one thing," he began irrelevantly.