'I want you to forgive me for all this, Aribert.

I must have caused you an intolerable trouble.

I did it so clumsily; that is what annoys me.

Laudanum was a feeble expedient; but I could think of nothing else, and I daren't ask anyone for advice.
I was obliged to go out and buy the stuff for myself.

It was all very awkward.
But, thank goodness, it has not been ineffectual.' 'What do you mean, Eugen?
You are better.