No, Catherine, I am not wandering.

I am pointing out to a young person, who has her way to make in the world, the vast importance, on certain occasions, of possessing an independent mind.

If I had been ashamed to listen behind those curtains, there is no injury that my stupid prejudices might not have inflicted on this unfortunate girl.

As it is, I have heard her story, and I do her justice.

Count on me, Sydney, as your friend, and now get up again.