In fact, I would rather not." Hunt-Goring was smiling--the smile of the man who has heard it all before.

"Miss Olga is evidently afflicted with a tender conscience," he observed.

"But if you really have two hours to spare and really care to go on the water, I do not see how Nick can reasonably object.

Of course I have no desire to persuade you.

I only beg that you will follow your inclinations." "Of course!" said Violet quickly.