Besides, I must tell you the plan I have made for you--the plan I was just going to speak about when you put it out of my head with the news of your love-making.' For Hyacinth a great effort was necessary before he could get back to his normal state.

His hands were trembling violently.

His forehead and hair were damp with sweat.

His whole body was intensely cold.

His mind was confused, and he listened to what was said to him with only the vaguest apprehension of its meaning.