And it appeared to be what he could not, or would not, speak of.
The news of the dangerous change in the master of Verner's Pride circulated through the vicinity, and it brought forth, amidst other of his friends, Mr.Bitterworth.This was on the second day of the change.
Tynn received Mr.Bitterworth in the hall.
"There's no hope, sir, I'm afraid," was Tynn's answer to his inquiries.
"He's not in much pain of body, but he is dreadfully anxious and uneasy." "What about ?" asked Mr.Bitterworth, who was a little man with a pimpled face.
"Nobody knows, sir; he doesn't say.

For myself, I can only think it must be about something connected with the estate.

What else can it be ?" "I suppose I can see him, Tynn ?" "I'll ask, sir.

He refuses visitors in his room, but I dare say he'll admit you." Lionel came to Mr.Bitterworth in the drawing-room.

"My uncle will see you," he said, after greetings had passed.
"Tynn informs me that he appears to be uneasy in his mind," observed Mr.
Bitterworth.
"A man so changed, as he has been in the last two years, I have never seen," replied Lionel.