I have no words to say how deeply thankful and grateful I am."
"Fairest Leoline! one word from such lips would be enough to
repay me, had I done a thousandfold more," responded Norman,
laying his hand on his heart, with another deep genuflection.
"Very pretty indeed!" remarked Ormiston to himself, with a little
approving nod; "but I'm afraid they won't be able to keep it up,
and go on talking on stilts like that, till they have finished.
Perhaps they may get on all the better if I take myself off,
there being always one too many in a case like this." Then
aloud: "Madame, I regret that I am obliged to depart, having a
most particular appointment; but, doubtless, my friend will be
able to express himself without my assistance. I have the honor
to wish you both good-night."
With which neat and appropriate speech, Ormiston bowed himself
out, and was gone before Leoline could detain him, even if she
wished to do so. Probably, however, she thought the care of one
gentleman sufficient responsibility at once; and she did not look
very seriously distressed by his departure; and, the moment he
disappeared, Sir Norman brightened up wonderfully.
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