But I--but I wish you had not watched me.' He understood the emotion with which she said it, to arise in her father's behalf; and he respected it, and was silent.
'Mrs Clennam has been of great service to me; I don't know what we should have done without the employment she has given me; I am afraid it may not be a good return to become secret with her; I can say no more to-night, sir.

I am sure you mean to be kind to us.

Thank you, thank you.' 'Let me ask you one question before I leave.

Have you known my mother long ?' 'I think two years, sir,--The bell has stopped.' 'How did you know her first?
Did she send here for you ?' 'No.

She does not even know that I live here.