The former occupants of the kitchen now withdrew into the parlour. Before Hortense followed them thither, Caroline had only time again to question, "Not my enemy, Robert?" And Moore, Quaker-like, had replied with another query, "Could I be?" And then, seating himself at the table, had settled Caroline at his side.

As they all withdrew into the parlour, Caroline had only time again to question, "Not my enemy, Robert?"
And Moore had replied: "Could I be?" before he sat down at the table.
