Rely on my not wronging your forbearance and consideration.

It would be to wrong it, not to tell him all the truth, before I sought a word of confidence from him.

But I have no friend or acquaintance except you: and even for your sake, am little likely to make any.' 'I wish,' said Walter, 'you had suffered me to be your friend indeed.

I always wished it, Mr Carker, as you know; but never half so much as now, when we are going to part.' 'It is enough replied the other, 'that you have been the friend of my own breast, and that when I have avoided you most, my heart inclined the most towards you, and was fullest of you.

Walter, good-bye!' 'Good-bye, Mr Carker.