Who knows what result it might have ?" thinking that perhaps such a move might arouse a feeling of jealousy in Lady Ruth's heart, and thus disclose to herself the state of her feelings.
"Who knows, indeed?
Be careful, Sir Lionel.

Pauline is a bewitching creature.

She may add your heart to her list of conquests." "Well, if I entered the lists, I'd give as good as I received," complacently stroking his luxuriant mustache.
"Jove! I really believe you would.

And I'm human enough, having adored the bright star in vain, to wish that some one else might cause the beautiful Pauline to feel some of the pangs she gave us.

If the notion strikes you, colonel, I wish you success." Then John immediately branches out upon another subject.
The seed is sown.