Wait and let me think a bit, Sidney.

I too have something I want to say.

I'm glad you've spoken this afternoon, when there's time for us to talk.

Just wait a few minutes, and let me think.' Sidney had as good as forgotten that there was anything unusual in his friend's circumstances; this last day or two he had thought of nothing but Jane and his love for her.

Now he recalled the anticipation--originating he scarcely knew how--that some kind of disclosure would before long be made to him.