It argues either extreme youth or extreme foolishness." His lordship, you see, belonged to my Lord Sunderland's school of philosophy.

He added after a moment: "So does the display of ingratitude." A faint colour stirred in her cheeks.

"Your lordship is evidently aggrieved with me.

I am disconsolate.

I hope your lordship's grievance is sounder than your views of life.