You have yourself pronounced him to be the most intelligent and trustworthy of men.

Answer me honestly--could you not have sent him in your place ?" "I _might_ have sent him," Julian admitted, a little reluctantly.
"You might have sent the courier--and you were under an engagement to stay here as my guest.

Answer me honestly once more.

Why did you go away ?" Julian hesitated.

Lady Janet paused for his reply, with the air of a women who was prepared to wait (if necessary) for the rest of the afternoon.
"I had a reason of my own for going," Julian said at last.
"Yes ?" rejoined Lady Janet, prepared to wait (if necessary) till the next morning.
"A reason," Julian resumed, "which I would rather not mention." "Oh!" said Lady Janet.