If your ladyship would but second my efforts, all would be well; we could get him through in safety." But Lady Carruthers had risen from her seat and stood with her proud figure drawn to its utmost height.
"I will do anything you propose, save tell a lie.

If my son can be rescued by no other means, he must bear his punishment." "Then my journey is in vain," said Mr.Forster.

"I may return to London at once." "No," said Lady Carruthers; "I cannot allow you to return after that long journey--you must stay and dine with us.

Pardon me," she said, seeing that he looked hurt and uncomfortable.

"I have spoken strongly, but truth has always been far dearer to me than life.