Not that I am particularly proud of the relationship," he said, dropping his voice as he stooped over her.

"He is a soured, disagreeable fellow, and I hate many of the things he does.

But it is an old tie, and my grandfather is tender of such things.

Only a word or two; then I will get rid of him." "Aldous, I _can't_," said Marcella, looking up at him.

"How could I?
I saw that case.