However, since you say so, I am sure the affair is strictly correct." His voice softened, became nobly apologetic.

"No harm has been meant, and if any offense has been felt, I assure you of my deepest regrets." "See here, who the devil are you ?" demanded Jack.
Mr.Pyecroft turned to Matilda.
"Matilda, my dear, will you kindly tell young Mr.De Peyster who I am." Matilda seemed about to choke.

"He's--he's my--my brother." "Your brother!" exclaimed Jack, "I didn't know you had a brother.

You never spoke of one." "Which was entirely natural," said Mr.Pyecroft, with an air of pious remorse.

"Matilda has been ashamed to speak of me.