I want to speak to you about a matter that troubles me very much,--very much indeed." "Anything that I can do, Major Grantly--" "Thank you, yes.

I know that you are very good, or I should not have ventured to come to you.

Indeed I shouldn't trouble you now, of course, if it was only about myself.

I know very well what a great friend you are to Miss Crawley." "Yes, I am.

We love Grace dearly here." "So do I," said the major, bluntly; "I love her dearly, too." Then he paused, as though he thought that Miss Prettyman ought to take up the speech.