'But I cannot go, Helen, before the time appointed for our departure.

What possible pretext could I frame for such a thing?
Whether I proposed going back alone--which Lowborough would not hear of--or taking him with me, the very circumstance itself would be certain to excite suspicion--and when our visit is so nearly at an end too--little more than a week--surely you can endure my presence so long! I will not annoy you with any more of my friendly impertinences.' 'Well, I have nothing more to say to you.' 'Have you mentioned this affair to Huntingdon ?' asked she, as I was leaving the room.
'How dare you mention his name to me!' was the only answer I gave.
No words have passed between us since, but such as outward decency or pure necessity demanded..