To-day it is too late.

To tender his apology on the ground would be to proclaim himself a coward." Mr.Wilding pursed his lips and shifted his position.

"It is difficult, perhaps," said he, "but not impossible." "It is impossible," she insisted firmly.
"I'll not quarrel with you for a word," he answered, mighty agreeable.
"Call it impossible, if you will.

Admit, however, that it is all I can suggest.

You will do me the justice, I am sure, to see that in expressing my willingness to accept your brother's expressions of regret I am proving myself once more your very obedient servant.