I felt quite sure that I should get the money from your father this morning, but he has put me off and makes some difficulty.
He made a rambling statement, almost incoherent, which I did not understand, though, to be sure, I listened very intently, and from a word or two he incautiously let drop, I am afraid that--" He stopped and frowned and puckered his lips as if reluctant to continue.

Ida looked at him steadily with her deep grey eyes.
"Go on." she said.

"Do not be afraid to tell me the truth.

I can bear it.

I would rather know the worst, know what I have to face.