“How ridiculously provoking you can be, Harold!” “I do not think my remarks are ridiculous, Elaine.” “Your society is decidedly unpleasant when your conversation takes this morbid strain,” replied Lady Elaine Seabright. “I only asked you a natural question, darling,” said Sir Harold Annesley, an anxious light in his blue eyes. “I am your accepted lover—your future husband.” “And in consequence my life is to be made a burden to me!” the beautiful Elaine exclaimed, pettishly. “Heaven forbid....