But still his manhood dictated courtesy.

He came a few steps nearer, and said: "I must admit this seems rather an embarrassing situation.

Frankly, it does not tend to ameliorate the relation between us.

You have placed yourself--and me--in a peculiarly compromising position.

I must try to meet it.
"Obviously you cannot expect one so unskilled as I, in things feminine, to help you in the capacity of lady's maid Therefore only one thing remains to do.