“You’re a gentleman in every sense of the word,”she said. “You’re the only one I’ve ever met.” She paused for a minute and then flushed. “I hate asking you, Philip, but can you spare me anything?”
“It’s lucky I’ve got some money on me. I’m afraid I’ve only got two pounds.”
He gave her the sovereigns.
“I’ll pay you back, Philip.”
“Oh, that’s all right,” he smiled. “You needn’t worry.”
He had said nothing that he wanted to say. They had talked as if the whole thing were natural; and it looked as though she would go now, back to the horror of her life, and he would be able to do nothing to prevent it. She had got up to take the money, and they were both standing.