She asked about his mother and Lorna, and then about Blair Maynard.

But she did not speak of his own health or condition.

And presently Lane thought it best to come to the issue at hand.
"Mr.Iden, have you made up your mind to--to give me what I want ?" "Yes, I have, Lane," replied Iden, simply.

"You've made me see what Mel's mother always believed, though she couldn't make it clear to me....

I have much to forgive that girl.