Little Alf would be all right, and I put on my best hat, in case." Burton looked wearily up.
"Ellen," he said, "I am afraid I can't make you understand.

It is true that I shall probably be rich, but I hate the thought of it.

I only want to be left alone.

I have made a mistake, and yet, Heaven knows, it was hard for me to escape! Before very long," he added, his voice sinking a little lower, "it is quite likely that you will recognize me again completely.

I dare say then I shall be very glad to go to the theatre with you and to meet the Johnsons.