"I'm sure Mr. Palliser would not have said a word."
"No, he would have said nothing,--nor would the Duke. The Duke would simply have gone away instantly, and never have seen me again till the next chance comes,--if it ever does come. And Mr. Palliser would have been as gentle as a dove;--much more gentle than he is now, for men are rarely gentle in their triumph. But I should have known what they both thought and felt."
"It's all right now, dear."

"I'm sure Mr. Palliser would not have said a word."
"No, he would have said nothing, nor would the Duke. The Duke would simply have gone away instantly, and never have seen me again till the next chance comes - if it ever does come. And Mr. Palliser would have been as gentle as a dove. But I should have known what they both thought and felt."
"It's all right now, dear."
