I have the option of practising for myself after a year.' 'Would she be staunch ?' 'Oh yes! For ever--to the end of her life!' 'How do you know ?' 'Why, how do people know?
Of course, she will.' Knight leant back in his chair.

'Now, though I know her thoroughly as she exists in your heart, Stephen, I don't know her in the flesh.

All I want to ask is, is this idea of going to India based entirely upon a belief in her fidelity ?' 'Yes; I should not go if it were not for her.' 'Well, Stephen, you have put me in rather an awkward position.

If I give my true sentiments, I shall hurt your feelings; if I don't, I shall hurt my own judgment.

And remember, I don't know much about women.' 'But you have had attachments, although you tell me very little about them.' 'And I only hope you'll continue to prosper till I tell you more.' Stephen winced at this rap.