sure you will be kind enough to understand that before I go any farther?”
Sir Percival bowed. She had proceeded thus far, with perfect outward tranquillity and perfect propriety of manner. She looked at him, and he looked at her. They seemed, at the outset, at least, resolved to understand one another plainly.
“I have heard from Marian,” she went on, “that I have only to claim my release from our engagement to obtain
sure you will be kind enough to understand that before I go any farther?”
Sir Percival bowed. She had proceeded thus far, with perfect outward tranquillity and perfect propriety of manner. She looked at him, and he looked at her. They seemed, at the outset, at least, resolved to understand one another plainly.
“I have heard from Marian,” she went on, “that I have only to claim my release from our engagement to obtain
