I wasn't waiting to see any one.

I had only waited, till now, to make up my mind--in complete solitude; and, since I of course absolutely owe you the information, was on the point of going out with it quite made up.

Have therefore a little more patience with me.

Remember," Strether went on, "that that's what you originally asked ME to have.

I've had it, you see, and you see what has come of it.