But, Clarice, it won't be long to wait,' and he turned back from the window into the room.
'But till then--don't you see?
Of course I know you will be successful,' and she laid considerable emphasis on the _I_.
Drake reflected for a moment.

'You mean there would be trouble between your father and you.

The weight of it would fall on you.

He might distrust me.

Yes; after all, why should he not?
But still the thing's done, isn't it ?' Clarice rose from her chair and walked to the grate.