Feeling a strong interest in Nizza Macascree, I am naturally anxious to know whether my suspicion that a near relationship subsists between yourself and her is correct." "I cannot enter into further explanation now," returned Thirlby.

"Meet me at Doctor Hodges's this evening, and you shall know more.

And now farewell.

I am in the midst of a deeply-interesting conversation, which your presence interrupts.

Do not think me rude--do not think me ungrateful.