She smiled, sadly.
"There are some things more valuable than life.

Perhaps what I ask from you will cost you dear." "I do not care in the least what it costs," he said.
"You are coming to dine with us; we do not dine this evening until eight.

Come soon after six.

I have a story to tell you." "I will not fail," he replied.

"Do not be anxious, Lady Lisle, you look distressed.