"Then there can be no harm done, and I will tell him so. But, Alice,--think of this. Whom will you meet that would suit you better? And you need not decide now. You need not say a word, but leave me to tell him, that if it is to be thought of at all, it cannot be thought of till he meets you in London. Trust me, you will be safe with me."
"You shall tell him nothing of the kind," said Alice. "I believe you to be joking throughout, and I think the joke is a bad one."

"Then no harm is done. But, Alice, who will you meet that would suit you better? And you need not decide now. Let me to tell him to wait until he meets you in London."
"You shall tell him nothing of the kind," said Alice. "I believe you are joking, and the joke is a bad one."
