Nothing of the kind.

I didn't quite see why she had kept it from me, that was all.

It was as if she felt afraid of my greediness.

But I'm not greedy; I don't think I'm more selfish than ordinary people.

And I think Mamma is doing exactly what she ought; I'm very glad she felt about things in that way.' Harvey nodded, and spoke in a subdued voice.
'I was only consulted about one person, whom I happened to know.' 'Yes--Mrs.Abbott.' Her eyes were again fixed upon him, and he read their curiosity.