I have not a single friend on board.

Those Cromptons were very unwillingly persuaded to take a sort of interest in me, though they really know nothing about me.

And I have already lost any good which might come from their protection.

She told me yesterday, that I ought not to walk about with Mr.Shand.' 'And what did you say ?' 'Of course I told her to mind her own business.

I had no alternative.