"Now that I know you really do take an interest in my affairs, I think I may tell you why I want so much to go to Algiers--though very likely you've guessed already--you are such an 'intuitive' girl.

And besides, I haven't tried very hard to hide my feelings--not as hard as I ought, perhaps, when I realise how little I have to offer to your sister.

Now you understand all, don't you--even if you didn't before?
I love her, and if I go to Algiers--" "Don't say any more," I managed to cut him short.

"I can't bear--I mean, I understand.

I--did guess before." It was true.