Arnold ordered it of Mr.
Bishopriggs--who had remained passive in the back-ground (a model of discreet attention) as long as the mistress was in the room.
"Mr.Brinkworth!" said Anne, when they were alone, "you are acting with inexcusable rashness.

That woman's question was an impertinence.

Why did you answer it?
Why did you force me-- ?" She stopped, unable to finish the sentence.

Arnold insisted on her drinking a glass of wine--and then defended himself with the patient consideration for her which he had shown from the first.
"Why didn't I have the inn door shut in your face"-- he asked, good humoredly--"with a storm coming on, and without a place in which you can take refuge?
No, no, Miss Silvester! I don't presume to blame you for any scruples you may feel--but scruples are sadly out of place with such a woman as that landlady.

I am responsible for your safety to Geoffrey; and Geoffrey expects to find you here.