"Eureka!" he cried. "I'll set all straight by-and-by. You are better now, Miss Caroline. Walk forward," he urged.
Not reflecting that it would be more difficult for Miss Helstone than for himself to climb a wall or penetrate a hedge, he piloted her by a short cut which led to no gate. The consequence was he had to help her over some formidable obstacles, and while he railed at her for helplessness, he perfectly liked to feel himself of use.
"Martin, before we separate, assure me seriously, and on your word of honour, that Mr. Moore is better."
"How very much you think of that Moore!"
"No--but--many of his friends may ask me, and I wish to be able to give an authentic answer."

"Eureka!" he cried. "I'll set all straight. You are better now, Miss Caroline. Walk forward."
Not reflecting that it would be difficult for Miss Helstone to climb a wall or penetrate a hedge, he led her out by a short cut, which meant helping her over some formidable obstacles. While he railed at her for helplessness, he liked to feel himself of use.
"Martin, before we separate, assure me seriously, on your word of honour, that Mr. Moore is better."
"How much you think of that Moore!"
"No - but - his friends may ask me."
