"My uncle's temper is so violent, and his desire for revenge so absorbing, that I dare not think what would happen if he came into actual contact with Hayle.

Now that I have replied to your questions, will you give me the answer I want?
That is to say will you tell me what you think of the whole affair ?" "If you wish it, I will," I said slowly.

"You have promised to permit me to be candid, and I am going to take advantage of that permission.

In my own mind I do not believe the story they tell.

I do not believe that they were ever missionaries, though we have convincing proofs that they have been in the hands of the Chinese.