.

I must have been crazy to doubt it.

You are very good to me.

I--I am in a very bad fix.

I've got to tell you." "Then we'll get you out of it, old fellow," said Selwyn cheerfully.
"That's what friends are for, too." The boy shivered--looked at the floor, then, without raising his eyes, said good-night, and, entering his bedroom, closed the door.
As Selwyn passed back along the corridor, the door of his sister's room opened, and Austin and Nina confronted him.
"Has that damfool boy come in ?" demanded his brother-in-law, anxiety making his voice tremulous under its tone of contempt.
"Yes.