.

And if I have not ventured to say anything about--what has happened--you understand that, too, don't you?
You know I'm just as loyal to you as Nina is--as it is natural and fitting that your own people should be.

Only a man finds it difficult to convey his--his--" "Don't say 'sympathies'!" cut in Selwyn nervously.
"I wasn't going to, confound you! I was going to say 'sentiments.' I'm sorry I said anything.

Go to the deuce!" Selwyn did not even deign to glance around at him.

"You big red-pepper box," he muttered affectionately, "you'll wake up Drina.