Mrs.Grundy always denies us exactly those things which we ourselves like best.

You are clever enough to understand that." He smiled and looked foolish, and declared that he only offered his assistance because perhaps it might be convenient at the present moment.
What could he do for her?
How could he show his friendship for her now at once?
"You have done it, Harry, in listening to me and giving me your sympathy.

It is seldom that we want any great thing from our friends.

I want nothing of that kind.

No one can hurt me much further now.