Before she had time to answer, they were joined by some ladies of his acquaintance, and were not able to exchange another word on the subject.

As he was leaving, Lady Lisle looked out of the carriage.
"Mr.Carruthers!" she said.

He was by her side in a moment.

She was pale and agitated, not quite herself.
"You are my sworn knight," she said, laying her hand on his.
"Until death!" he replied.
"You promised to help me at any risk, in any difficulty, and now I am going to ask your aid." "It is yours.

My whole life is yours," he cried.