"I suppose," he added, "that a man may call his wife by her Christian name for once in a way?
I did so, however, without thinking, and because I really do most humbly beg your pardon for an injustice which I have done you for some hours in my own mind.

I came home between three and four, and I heard you were in my study.

You were not, but that book was out; and then, of course, I knew where you were.

My hand was on the knob, but I drew it back.

I wondered if you would have the pluck to do the tackling! And I apologize again," Steel concluded, "for I knew you quite well enough to have also known that at least there was no question about your courage." "Then," said Rachel, impulsively, after having made up her mind to ignore these compliments, "then I think you might at least be candid with me!" "And am I not ?" he cried.