Do you think that could be managed ?" "It might.

I see the importance of it and will certainly do my best; but he is a difficult man; a very difficult man.

I sincerely hope it is not sleeping sickness." "Why ?" "Because--as I understood from him--that disease is invariably fatal, sooner or later.

There seem to be no cure.

Do you think you will be able to decide when you see him again ?" "I hope so," I replied.