If you hadn't done it, it wouldn't have been there for me to show him.

I can't see that this is profitable.

Certainly it's the most distressing thing that ever has occurred for me.

But I didn't feel that I could let you meet John Gilman tonight without telling you what he knows.

If you have any way to square your conscience and cleanse your soul before you meet him, you had better do it, for he's a mighty fine man and if you lose him you will have lost the best chance that is likely ever to come to you." Linda sat studying Eileen.