[Beatrice by H. Rider Haggard]@TWC D-Link bookBeatrice CHAPTER XIX 28/32
"Am I to return you L100 ?" "No, no," answered Geoffrey, "I daresay that you have some debts to pay. Thank Heaven, I can get on very well and earn more money than I want. Not enough clothing--it is shocking to think of!" he added, more to himself than to his listener. The old man rose, his eyes full of tears.
"God bless you," he said, "God bless you.
I do not know how to thank you--I don't indeed," and he caught Geoffrey's hand between his trembling palms and pressed it. "Please do not say any more, Mr.Granger; it really is only a matter of mutual obligation.
No, no, I don't want any note of hand.
If I were to die it might be used against you.
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