I washed his wound out, and bound it up before I even asked a question.

By that time he was himself again, and began to explain.

Is it necessary for me to repeat what he said ?" "I would rather you would; don't you think I ought to know ?" "I suppose you had, but--but it is not a pleasant task.

I could not help but believe what he said, for he told it so naturally; he--he almost seemed to regret the necessity, and--and I never once dreamed he would lie to me.

Then father said just enough to apparently confirm it all, and--and other things happened." "Yes, I know," understanding her embarrassment.