I both can and will.

I have gone too far to turn back for the sake of one old Englishman.

Listen, Bessie.
Your lover Niel is dead--that you know." Here Jess behind the wall felt inclined to cry out, "it is a lie!" but, remembering the absolute necessity of silence, she checked herself.
"And what is more," went on Muller, "your sister Jess is dead too! she died two days ago." "Jess dead! Jess dead! It is not true.

How do you know that she is dead ?" "Never mind; I will tell you when we are married.

She is dead, and, except for your uncle, you are alone in the world.