My own little grievance is there, and I wanted to explain exactly how it came about.

Apart from that altogether, there is something far more important which I have to say to you." Hebblethwaite knitted his brows.

He was clearly puzzled.
"Still personal, eh ?" he enquired.
Norgate shook his head.
"It is something of vastly more importance," he said, "than any question affecting my welfare.

I am almost afraid to begin for fear I shall miss any chance, for fear I may not seem convincing enough." "We'll have the champagne opened at once, then," Mr.Hebblethwaite declared.

"Perhaps that will loosen your tongue.