You have at least succeeded in exciting my curiosity." "I am, to look at," Mr.Beldeman continued, "an unimportant person.

As a matter of fact, I represent a very great country, and I come to you charged with a great mission." Maraton became a little graver.

"Go on," he said.
"I am anxious--perhaps over-anxious," Mr.Beldeman proceeded, "that I should put this matter before you in the most favourable light.

I must confess that I have spent hours trying to make up my mind exactly how I should tell you my business.

I have changed my mind so many times that there is nothing left of my original intention.