It's entirely for your own sake I ask."
"I understand that, Miss Rolls. What other reason could there be?"
"There couldn't be any other. Do promise. I'm so frightened for you."
"I shall certainly accept no help from Mr. Rolls."
"That's good! It relieves my mind. And swear you won't let him dream
that I've said anything or interfered with his plans."
"His plans!"
"Well--when a man with Peter's _one_ fault offers to help a girl get
on in New York--Please don't be offended"
"I am not. Of course it goes without saying that I won't let him know
I've had a warning from you."
"He'd never speak to me again if you even gave him a hint."
"Don't be afraid. I won't; not the faintest. Why, we're landing
to-morrow morning early! There won't be a chance to say more than
'Good-bye.'"
"There's to-night, after I go in. He'll be back---"
"I'm going in, too. I shall go when you go."
"Perhaps it would be better. Oh, you don't know what a weight is off
my mind!"
"I'm glad it is gone."
"And you'll write to _me,_ won't you, and let me know how you get
along? Write just what you need. I'll be delighted---"
"If I need anything--thank you.
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