Also, Mrs.Collis and Miss Swift have only the slightest and most formal acquaintance with Helene; and it is very plain that they are as content with that acquaintance as is Helene.

And in addition to that, you dear stupid boy, your family has carefully ignored Mr.Cardemon for years, although he is their neighbour; and Mr.Cardemon is here.

And to cap the climax, your father and mother are at Ashuelyn.

_Can't_ you understand?
"Dearest of men, don't put your family and yourself--and me--into such a false position.

I know you won't when I have explained it; I know you trust me; I know you love me dearly.
"We had a straw ride.