"A retired and peaceful spot.

I'm sorry if my cough annoyed you, coming when it did, but I thought you seemed before to be engaged in conversation which I felt a certain diffidence in interrupting." "So you listened, I suppose ?" "Yes, I listened.

I did not hear as much as I could have wished, but it was your best manner, Danvers.

You certainly have a gift, though you dropped your voice unnecessarily once or twice, I thought.

If I had had your talents, I should not be here now.