I should think not.' 'What does Robert think ?' 'He has not told me.

I sent an immediate refusal by the telegraph wires, and have heard nothing since.' 'Is he--nervous about it ?' 'I hardly know.

It dwells in his mind, no doubt.' 'Are you nervous ?' 'It dwells in my mind.

That is all.' 'May I speak to him about it ?' 'Why should you?
What good would it do?
I would rather you did not.
Nevertheless, if you feel frightened, if you think that there is anything wrong, it will be natural that you should go to him for assistance.

I will not forbid it.' As he said this he stood back away from her.