That's your name, isn't it ?" "What do you mean ?" "Oh, a great many things," she said with a serious face.
Hugh was visibly annoyed.

There was to be more trouble from the nobleman; evidently he did not intend to keep his promise.
"In the first place," she continued, "I must acknowledge that I forced from my husband an account of last night's affair; he also told me your name.

But, believe me, it will go no further.

I cannot thank you enough, Mr.Ridgeway," the color stealing into her cheeks.
Ridgeway bowed.
"In the next place," she went on playfully, "you are very jealous of Mr.
Veath.

Tut, tut, yes you are," with a gesture of protest.