You, sir, have taken a deal of trouble and expense.

I dare say Colonel Clifford will compensate you; I leave the matter with you.

No power shall make me act in it any more." Monckton wrote hastily on his card, and said, quite calmly, "Well, I really think, madam, you are not fit to take part in such a conference as this.

Compose yourself and retire.

I know your mind in the matter better than you do yourself at this moment, and I will act accordingly." She retired, and drove away to the Dun Cow, which was the place Monckton had appointed when he wrote upon the card.
"Colonel Clifford," said Monckton, "all that is a woman's way.